Returning to work after taking years – or even decades – away? For some women,the benefits far outweigh the challenges.
For some parents,it’s not that they can’t afford to have more children,it’s that they simply don’t have the time to raise them.
Many parents are at the breaking point of stress,and some say parenting has become too hard. What can we do to bring the joy back?
Paying super on parental leave will add billions of dollars to the retirement funds of parent carers across the country. But it’s not enough.
The pre-election push,to benefit public servants,seeks to fix “outdated” entitlements disadvantaging all parents.
Having children can be a joy,but they don’t come cheap. They are also important to the economy.
Efforts from employers,government,and frank conversations between partners about super being a shared expense are still needed. But it’s a start.
Expensive gifts are a lovely way to show your love,but supporting their long-term financial independence is even better.
The government will seek to close a gap in retirement savings between men and women by paying super on top of parental leave.
The first time mother loved being home with baby Bernadette. But the months-long wait for parental leave payments became a financial problem.
While the uptake in fathers taking more parental leave is great,we have more to do to help organisations prepare for it.