News Roundup

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

• The Washington Post [gift link] reported that U.S. researchers are noticing a growing medical problem: more cases of blood pressure so high it can be deadly for the parent and baby.
• The 19th reported that some pregnant people are being asked by providers to make large cash payments months before they give birth.
• Romper noted that, post-election, parents across the country are thinking about how to raise Gen Alpha boys with more empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Fast Company reported that teens learn a new conspiracy theory every week on social media, yet most schools aren’t teaching media literacy.
• The Wall Street Journal [gift link] noted that as students struggle with paying attention and managing stress, demand is increasing for executive functioning coaching.
• The 19th looked at how families are celebrating after a Louisiana judge ruled that a Ten Commandments law for classrooms was unconstitutional.
• Disability Scoop shared that a new PBS Kids series, Carl the Collector, features an autistic raccoon who enjoys collecting things, and his friends and family.
• Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Belladonna, with “Age-Defying Beauty Tips From Ceridwen the Shape-Shifting Goddess of Wisdom.”

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