News Roundup

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

• The Guardian explored the lack of social and structural support for mothers and families in America.
• The Cut reported that H&M has hired a diversity leader after the photo of a black child modeling the store’s “coolest monkey in the jungle” hoodie caused backlash earlier this month.
• The Cut also profiled Niki Leondakis, who became the CEO of Equinox last March, as part of the How I Get It Done series.
• Vacationkids suggested where families are traveling in 2018.
• The Let Grow Project shared that if parents allow their children to do one thing they did as kids, like going to the store alone or biking to a friend’s house (they provided more ideas in this list), they were less likely to be helicopter parents.
• The Washington Post asked why families in other countries start potty-training their children at a younger age than American pediatricians recommend.
• Apple suggested apps for families to mark special occasions, as well as other helpful apps for getting your family organized.
• Wirecutter reviewed the best baby bottles and bottle brushes.
• NPR reported why this flu season is shaping up to be “a nasty one,” according to the CDC and Prevention.
• The New York Times shared a study that found that breastfeeding may reduce a woman’s risk for Type 2 diabetes.
• Recipe of the Week: Sunshine and Hurricanes offered 20 soup recipes to warm you up, including this classic version of homemade tomato soup. We also recently shared 5 Super Slow and 5 Super Fast recipes for long workdays over at Corporette.
• Laugh of the Week: Scary Mommy offers a mom’s take on whether thigh-high Uggs should be the next trend when it comes to “embracing the frump.”

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

On Corporette Recently…

• We offered four weeks’ worth of work outfit ideas.
• We discussed how to decide if you want kids.
• We took a look back at the Corporette time capsule, including online classes for working women, family pictures — at the office, and tailoring alterations for women.

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