News Roundup
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- The New York Times [gift link] gave advice on how to help your kids cut down on screen time this summer.
- The Cut looked at the use of melatonin for kids.
- The Guardian shared tips for staying safe from extreme heat when you’re pregnant.
- WalletHub ranked the best and worst states for working dads in 2024.
- Speaking of fathers, The Washington Post [gift link] reported on a study that found that brain changes new dads experience may support bonding and connecting with their baby.
- ABC News reported that the country’s second-largest school district, the Los Angeles Unified School District, will ban cellphone and social media use for K-12 students during school days.
- Meanwhile, Oklahoma schools now must teach students about the Bible (CNN), and Louisiana now requires that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms (AP News).
- The Wall Street Journal [gift link] answered a reader question about how best to invest $7,000 for a grandchild.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney’s, with “Mantras for the Eight-Year-Old Boy Who Is About to Walk Into Target.”
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- We shared tools (for adults!) to reduce your screen time.
- We shared a Money Snapshot from a federal program manager.
- We discussed negotiating your salary.
- We talked about watches and what readers are wearing lately.
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