News Roundup, 9.25.26
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- Reuters reported on a new study that found that “mom brain” or “monnesia” may be caused by a specific brain circuit that becomes disrupted under the sustained high levels of estrogen.
- The 19th explained how companies are sending the message that their app or gadget will solve all your parenting challenges.
- Techno Sapiens interviewed clinical psychologist Darby Saxbe, author of Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How it Shapes Men’s Lives.
- NPR revealed that the changes to the Department of Education over the past 18 months have cost an unknown amount of taxpayer money and made its work more complex and potentially inefficient.
- Disability Scoop reported that autistic girls without co-occurring intellectual disabilities tend to be diagnosed significantly later than boys, often not until adolescence or later.
- Contraband Camp spoke to journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones about her recent viral NYT essay, “In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?”
- The New York Times [gift link] listed the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney’s, with “Rumpelstiltskin Isn’t Your Typical Fertility Startup.”
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- We asked readers what they’d happily pay someone else to do.
- We shared how to save time cooking on busy weeknights.
- We offered travel hacks, like what to do when your seat gets downgraded.
