News Roundup

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

• Good Morning America profiled moms who received donated paid time off from their coworkers for maternity leave.
• Meanwhile, Scary Mommy weighed in that, while it’s generous of the coworkers to offer it, this practice shouldn’t be needed in the first place.
• Ladders gave advice on how to dress for severe weather, including extreme heat and rainy days.
• The Cut discussed the benefits of refrigerating moisturizers — but keep in mind that it might affect the chemical properties of some products.
• Working Mother shared results of a study that found when women earn more than their husbands, both spouses tend to lie about it.
• The Wall Street Journal reported that more employers are offering paternity leave and are encouraging dads to take it.
• Jezebel suggested that having a swimsuit model breastfeed her child on the runway to normalize breastfeeding goes a bit too far. (Not surprisingly, the commenters agree … and disagree.)
• The Cut also shared a doula’s suggestion for expressing milk without a breast pump.
• NPR explained why having less “free play” could be causing more anxiety in kids compared to past generations.
• The Atlantic examined the portrayal of “monstrous” creative moms in film, including the recently released Hereditary.
• For your Laugh of the Week: Huffington Post shared a family’s parody of Fixer Upper — Fix Her Supper, where parents offer three relatable dinner options to their daughter.

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

On Corporette Recently…

• We asked, What productivity hacks really work for you?
• We discussed what to do when your colleague offers your firstborn to sweeten the deal.
• We shared our take on affordable office attire: how to buy an entire work wardrobe with no money.

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