News Roundup, 6.26.26
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- Columbia (University) Magazine reported that working women see their incomes cut in half, on average, after having children, and that their earnings remain depressed for years.
- Parents explained how to choose a doctor who supports your reproductive health decisions.
- The Wall Street Journal [gift link] shared what readers told them about having kids after 40.
- In The Cut, actor and writer Jordana Brewster wrote about coming to terms with having used surrogacy to have her two children.
- The New Yorker wondered, “Are dads getting better” and pondered what that question really means.
- The New York Times [gift link] reported that due to the decline in vaccination rates, Doctors nationwide are treating more children with whooping cough, bacterial infections and other serious illnesses, as well as more adults refusing tetanus shots.
- The Wall Street Journal [gift link] featured tips on your first trip with a baby.
- TODAY shared that Scary Mommy founder and mom of three Jill Smokler has died of brain cancer. In this previous story (now updated), Smokler spoke to TODAY about her diagnosis.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Onion, with a boy’s reaction to a classic movie.
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- We rounded up our picks for Amazon Prime Day (with some deals continuing!).
- We discussed wearing tank tops to work (or not).
- We talked about when to use your emergency fund.
