News Roundup

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

• The New York Times has tips for getting the not-too-perfect holiday card photo, including this “fail” by Alex Maness Photography.
• Racked shares New Zealand brand Lonely Maternity’s new lingerie line for women who are nursing and expecting.
• Refinery 29 explains how former Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift handled being a high-profile working mother and the first governor to give birth while in office.
• Harvard Business Review states a new report found “what we subconsciously learn from our parents plays an important role in how we think about and manage work-life balance.”
• Science features a professor’s experience as one of the few women in her field: “I can only help [students] reach their full potential as their mentor—not their mother.”
• The Cut features a mom’s story of being the mother of a child with Down syndrome—including work-life balance.
• The Guardian offers the story of a woman who was on bed rest for 88 days. (Spoiler alert: Her son is now 17.)
• Parent Co. provides the benefits of having pets and kids.
• NBC News warns against assuming that a baby’s gender will determine his or her personality.
• The Washington Post advises how one mom learned to be less reliant on a smartphone and, in turn, became more tuned-in as a parent.
• A Mighty Girl shares a new Lego building set that features the women of NASA.
• Recipe of the Week: In case you missed it, we recently shared our favorite fall recipes for working moms in an open thread. Feel free to stop by and add your own! We also are appreciating the recipes on this BuzzFeed list of 11 lazy, er, quick and easy (and tasty!) recipes from food bloggers.
• Laugh of the Week: The Onion offers tips on getting organized at home and in the office. (Unrelated video may autoplay.)

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

On Corporette Recently…

• We shared 6 Etsy shops for unique holiday gifts.
• We discussed what businesswomen should wear in the Middle East.
• We took a look back at the Corporette time capsule, including the best Spotify playlists to help you focus, office holiday party etiquette, how to turn down opportunities, when the job hunt drags on, and career planning: where do you want to be in five years?

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