News Roundup

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

  • The Washington Post recommended that busy moms watch Tidying Up With Marie Kondo (but not for the reason you might expect), and Vice suggested that the Netflix series highlights women’s invisible labor.
  • Fashionista shared the story behind Serena Williams’ head-turning turquoise jumpsuit.
  • CNBC reported that Gymboree has filed for bankruptcy again and will be closing 800 stores. 
  • Ebony reported that a black news anchor was fired for appearing on camera with natural hair after she’d had her child.
  • The Washington Post suggested that not only is being “too aggressive” harmful for women in the workplace, but being funny can also have a negative impact.
  • The New York Times published a mom’s reasons for spending time with her children instead of answering all of her emails right away. 
  • The Cut offered why new moms often ignore advice from seasoned moms.
  • Scary Mommy explained why the recent Gillette ad addressing toxic masculinity is necessary.
  • BBC News profiled a nursing mother who broke a record when she recently won a 268-mile foot race. 
  • Motherly shared eight ways that moms can fight the winter blues.
  • For your Laugh of the Week: Speaking of Marie Kondo, McSweeney’s has advice for anyone who isn’t quite ready to buy into her method.

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