Parenting-N-Families

Question by President JJ: How long can child custody battles last?
A friend of mine is stuck in a very nasty custody battle. While if she were in a more liberal state the issue may have been resolved seeing as her ex is somewhat unfit. Unfortunately she isn’t and the ex is going through great lengths to win. The child will be a year in several months and this has been going on for about 6 months already how much longer can this battle last in court.
This all is happening out of state. Would it be possible for…

Question by molloy: How long is a maternity/parental leave where you are?
In Canada, we have one year for a maternity leave. I was just wondering if this was the case in other countries too.
Oh, please tell me where you are too. Thanks.

-6 weeks!!!??? That’s immoral!!!
in the U.S. it isn’t a paid leave????

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Long Term Breast Feeding Benefits

The important long term benefits of breast feeding include reduced risk of asthma, allergies, obesity, and some forms of childhood cancer. The more that scientists continue to learn, the better breast milk looks.

In addition to making your baby healthier, breast feeding may also make him smarter. Many studies have proved that breast fed babies tend to be more smarter than babies who were fed with formula or other methods. Breast feeding does help with nutrients and the support of brain growth, which is something every mother should think about.

The benefits for…

what degree do you have to have and what is their yearly salary?Is their any other jobs where i could work in a maternity ward and make more?

MY husband and I have been foster parents for over a month, and we haven’t received a call about a child. How long does it usually take?

I mean if she doesn’t see him everyday. Like if she wore big clothes and didn’t get sick around him.

I read that after childbirth a woman vagina may not be able to lubricate itself.

*Continuing the discussion from the original post found here.