News Roundup

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

  • The 19th noted that as the cost of raising kids in America rises, candidates are recognizing parents as a political force.
  • Shannon Watts’ Substack featured an interview with Liuba Grechen Shirley, the founder of Vote Mama, which aims to dedicated to elect mothers, transform the political system, and advance family-friendly policies.
  • Vox observed that grade-tracking apps for parents are giving kids anxiety.
  • Techno Sapiens reported on research that examined teens’ experiences of six types of pressure that make them feel bad.
  • Romper answered a reader question about what to do if your kid has “the bad teacher.”
  • Parents highlighted a new survey that found that 91% of moms say they felt more joy and fulfillment than anticipated, and 81% feel there should be more emphasis on the positive aspects of parenthood.
  • Today’s Parent featured a piece from author and doula Jessie Harrold in which she shares four things she wishes everyone knew about becoming a mother.
  • The Washington Post [gift link] shared that teenagers to adults in their mid-40s are more likely to choose gummy, fruity, and sour candy rather than chocolate (!).
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney’s, with “I Will Trample Your Freedom by Getting IVF Treatments.”

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