News Roundup

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

• The San Francisco Standard shared that Bay Area psychologists are seeing a surge in parents seeking IQ tests for preschoolers to boost their applications for elite schools.
• NBC News (h/t to a reader) noted that a growing number of parents say school-issued iPads are causing behavior problems, particularly in elementary and middle schools.
• Parents featured the results of a Trevor Project survey about pronoun respect.
• The 19th explained how increased immigration enforcement is reducing labor in the child care workforce and forcing some moms of young children to leave their own jobs.
• USA Today‘s new survey found that 43% of women are burned out or emotionally exhausted, and more than a third feel that way every day.
• Scientific American reported on a new kind of drug that offers better and faster treatment for postpartum depression.
• The New York Times [gift link] shared a head-to-toe guide about what menopause does to the body.
• The Wall Street Journal [gift link] revealed the surprising truth about belated gift-giving.
• Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Belladonna, with “Existential Crises Ranked by Type of Camera Footage.”

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

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