News Roundup
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- Scary Mommy finds that fighting the frump and “Re-giving myself the gift of — well, myself — was the best thing I could have done. Not just for me, but for my family.”
- Working Mother shares why the experience of Jim Gaffigan’s wife, Jeannie, is a wake-up call to all busy moms.
- The L.A. Times reports why more women are dropping out of the workforce, including the high costs of childcare.
- Modern Mom offers advice on how to save a child from drowning.
- The New York Times explores why 8 is a critical age for girls when it comes to learning science and math.
- The New York Times also reports that several states are distributing baby boxes similar to the government of Finland, but are more studies needed?
- The Atlantic explains why colleges and parents are engaging with each other, now more than in previous generations.
- Mom.me takes a look at whether play-based preschools are “failing our kids.”
- Check out the recipe thread from Tuesday and let us know if there are any easy-to-make recipes you want to share!
- For your Laugh of the Week, Cafe Mom shares nine things that moms should never do and it is totally not sarcastic (just kidding).
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- We shared six great board games for grown-ups.
- Kat asked readers about their strategies for spending and saving money on vacations.
- We talked about how to stop skirts from twisting around. Not surprisingly, we’ve all been there.
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