Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…

• The Washington Post reports that the first hijab-wearing Barbie doll, which was inspired by U.S. Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, will go on sale next year.
• The Washington Post also shares an opinion piece by Devorah Blachor, the author of The Feminist’s Guide to Raising a Little Princess, about accepting her daughter’s obsession with Disney [affiliate link].
• The Strategist offers holiday gift ideas for children to “foster an appreciation for design” at different ages, and all under $30.
• The New York Times asks, “Where are all the nannies on Instagram?”
• Parent Co. provides techniques to help your child handle her anger.
• The Cut has a mom’s perspective of how “breastfeeding killed my sex drive.”
• ProPublica, in its ongoing coverage of maternal care and preventable deaths, reports that New York City has launched a committee to address the problem.
• Vulture explains how Black-ish and other recent shows have portrayed girl characters’ first periods, including a look back at how the subject was handled on Blossom, 7th Heaven, and The Cosby Show.
• Girl Scouts‘ developmental psychologist Dr. Andrea Bastiani Archibald shares why it’s important for parents not to force girls to show affection to friends and relatives, even at the holidays.
• Recipe of the Week: If you’ve been thinking of trying a new mashed potato recipe for Thanksgiving, BuzzFeed reviewed six options by Ina Garten, Gordon Ramsay, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Florence, The Pioneer Woman, and 2 Chainz.
• Laugh of the Week: The Onion offers arguments for and against school uniforms.

Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!

On Corporette Recently…

• We asked readers if they consider themselves to be co-dependent or budget-savvy when it comes to family cell phone plans, shared passwords, help with the rent, and definitions of adulting.
• We shared 11 life-changing style tips from Pinterest.
• We asked when is a lower salary worth it, and what will you put up with for a higher salary?

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