News Roundup
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- Parents reported on a new report that estimates 1.2 to 1.5 million workers, 90% of whom are moms, have to shorten working hours or miss work each month because of a lack of affordable child care or insufficient availability.
- Meanwhile, The 19th noted that neither VP Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump have stated what paid parental leave policy they’d support as president.
- The 19th also shared that how someone handles a pregnancy loss — and where it occurs — can be the difference between a private medical issue and criminal charges.
- Disability Scoop reported that the number of American children and adults diagnosed with autism increased 175% in roughly a decade, according to new research.
- CBS News reported that under a new Department of Transportation rule that went into effect this week, airlines are now required to give customers automatic refunds for significant delays.
- USA Today spoke to school staffers about how they’re preparing for next week’s election.
- Romper shared an essay by a mom who wishes parents would stop posting photos of other people’s kids on social media.
- Vox reached out to booksellers, librarians, and a kids’ horror author to find out “what’s scaring kids these days and what role, if any, spooky stories play in their lives.”
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Belladonna, with “Your Kids’ Future Careers Based on How They Trick-or-Treat.”
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- We looked at “conscious unbossing” among Gen Z workers.
- We had a Halloween open thread.
- We shared our latest Blast from the Past featuring our past workwear picks.
- We advised what to wear to work at a business casual office when it’s cold out.
