As a single parent of two kids and our household's sole income provider in a state with no paid family leave, I had to keep my mind on my job.
These situations are often even more challenging for women, who disproportionately shoulder caregiving responsibilities.
The U.S. is one of seven countries that doesn't guarantee paid family leave to new mothers, creating a patchwork leave system.
When comparing women's labor force participation rates in the 15 countries with the largest gross domestic product, the U.S. came in last.
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