News Roundup

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

  • The Associated Press observed that schools are bracing for upheaval over fear of mass deportations.
  • NPR reported on how staffing shortages can make jobs in special education more dangerous.
  • Vox noted that “while not much comprehensive data yet on how many kids have been harassed in the wake of last month’s election … experts and school officials say the incidents documented so far … reflect a continuation of a disturbing pattern.”
  • The Atlantic noted that minimizing gender disparities in household chores requires couples to reconsider deeply held societal truths.
  • ProPublica now has an online tool to help you customize a letter requesting the notes and documents your health insurer used when deciding to deny you coverage.
  • The New York Times [gift link] explained how to pick a personal trainer.
  • Parents shared one working mom’s experiences with a self-hypnosis app.
  • Good Housekeeping listed 45 great animated Christmas movies for the whole family, including where to stream them.
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney’s, with “Famous Authors Lose Their Moms in Department Stores.”

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