News Roundup

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

• Fast Company provides the story behind apparel and accessories at Target for Toca Boca, a gender-neutral brand for kids.
• Today has details about a clothing line, also available at Target, for children with special needs.
• Scary Mommy explains why parents need to receive—or refresh—CPR and first aid training.
• CNN Money shares that Richard Branson encourages his staff to work from home to be able to spend more time with their families (video autoplays).
• Time asks, “Why do so many moms feel so bad about themselves?”
• The Washington Post offers four tips to address the uneven “mental load” many women carry at home.
• American Public Media Reports shares how American schools are failing children who have dyslexia.
• NPR suggests tips for the transition to middle school.
• NPR also reports that an 11-year-old girl has invented a lead-detection device for water that’s faster than existing tools.
• Mind/Shift of KQED explores how and why to challenge gifted children in school.
• Recipe of the Week: We recently shared our favorite fall recipes for working moms in an open thread, including this three-step technique to roast frozen veggies. Feel free to stop by and add your own!
• Laugh of the Week: Scary Mommy shares some of the funniest—and punny-est—family Halloween costumes, including Taco Belle and Stranger “Things.”

Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!

On Corporette Recently…

• We shared a roundup of advice from readers about how to deal with not making partner.
• We discussed beauty empties: the products we actually finish and buy again … and again.
• We talked about the best women’s lightweight jackets for the office.
• We asked our readers, how long do you spend on your hair for work?

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