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News Roundup

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

  • Disability Scoop reported that Secretary of Education nominee Linda McMahon wants to move oversight of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) from the Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • The Wall Street Journal [gift link] shared that some schools that lack adequate counseling services for students are using a AI chatbot called Sonny (from Sonar Mental Health) that supplements personal assistance from school staff.
  • Scientific American highlighted a new study that found that hormone therapy improves overall emotional health among trans youth.
  • Meanwhile, Chalkbeat reported that NYC schools chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos reaffirmed the district’s support for LGBTQ+ students in a letter to families.
  • Romper advised what to do if you go into labor during a natural disaster (new fear unlocked?).
  • The New York Times [gift link] talked to ER doctors about the activities they’d advise people to avoid. (Who knew how dangerous cutting bagels could be?)
  • Colorado Public Radio noted that Rep. Brittany Pettersen went to D.C. to vote against the House Republicans’ budget plan on Feb. 25, only four weeks after giving birth — and had to bring her son with her into the House Chamber.
  • Parents published its 2025 Families in Film Awards.
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Belladonna, with “21 Normal Skin Care Tips for Human Skin.”

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