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How to Share Emotional Labor as Parents (AKA, How to Get Your Partner To Care About the Little Stuff That Keeps You Up At Night)

ByKate Antoniades Hours
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Are you always the parent who makes sure the kids’ homework is done every night? Schedules/attends/follows up on all the kids’ doctor’s appointments? Referees the sibling rivalries? Buys holiday gifts for teachers? We’ve talked before about being the default parent, sharing parenting duties with your husband, as well as mommying your husband, but we thought we’d have a discussion focused…

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A woman wearing a Swing Dress.
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Washable Workwear Wednesday: Swing Dress

ByKat Hours
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This is highly rated (even if it doesn’t look super-flattering online) and readers have been really singing its praises. I can see it being a great dress if you’re coming back to work from maternity leave and want a more casual look (especially if you want pockets), or if you’re dealing with weight gain, or if you’re in…

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Maternity Monday: Melissa Maternity Top

ByKat Hours
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I’ve always liked the brand Olian for maternity clothes — the quality was on par with what I was used to with the price range, things washed well, and I generally liked the designs. This swingy top could be great for work or weekend — and I like the hint of edge the faux leather…

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News Roundup

ByCorporetteMoms Staff Hours
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… New Year’s resolution to clean out your closet? Here are tips from Racked. Fast Company looks at three companies who are doing a good job of supporting working moms. Mashable thinks about how to get rid of the gender…