News Roundup

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a white square with text \"weekly news update,\" surrounded by a border of book spinesSome of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…

  • Refinery29 analyzed the responses to Nike’s use of plus-sized mannequins at a London store.
  • Fashionista explored the connection between mental health and skin issues.
  • InStyle offered a look inside the world of #repliKate, women who dress just like working mother Kate Middleton, including a D.C.-area lawyer. Meanwhile, the designer for new mom Meghan Markle chatted with The New York Times.
  • The New York Times also launched The Working Woman’s Handbook.
  • Motherly discussed their recent study about invisible labor and burnout among moms.
  • WAMU explained why, despite the rising costs of childcare, providers are also struggling.
  • Working Mother reported the results of a new study that found more than half of parents are sacrificing pay in order to cover their summer childcare.
  • Working Mother also shared a new way to rent a neighbor’s pool or rent out your own. (While it sounds like a fun idea, at least one of the lawyers on our editorial team has concerns about renting a pool to or from strangers…)
  • Women’s Health shared how a mom discovered her child had sepsis after a fall — and saved his life. 
  • Scary Mommy offered some tips if your child might be allergic to ingredients in sunscreen.
  • For your Laugh of the Week: Scary Mommy shared a very important PSA on Instagram about why you should check your child’s backpack now — and not wait until school is back in a few months. You’re welcome.

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