News Roundup

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

  • Today’s Parent tackled breastfeeding myths.
  • CNBC explained what to do when you and your partner have very different parenting styles.
  • ProPublica reported that that abortion bans generally don’t include exceptions that cover health concerns pregnant women with chronic conditions can face.
  • The 19th noted that recent research suggests the price of childcare shapes fertility decisions like whether and when to have kids, and how many.
  • The New York Times [gift link] shared that many high school students are now avoiding sensitive aspects of their identity when writing college application essays.
  • The Wall Street Journal [gift link] observed how mothers are now supposed to carry the entire mental load and look great while doing it: the era of the “hot mom.”
  • Techno Sapiens listed 102 screen-free activities for kids.
  • Parents highlighted the best new theme park attractions.
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney’s, with “Wine Mom Gang Meeting Minutes.”

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