News Roundup
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- The New Yorker pointed out that while NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a political victory with his universal childcare announcement, turning those plans into reality requires the help of an already struggling workforce.
- WIRED explored the trend of trying to become ultra-prepared for pregnancy with supplements, exercise, special diets, and more.
- The Guardian reported on a large-scale study that found that boys are up to four times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with autism in childhood, though females may be just as likely to be autistic as males.
- Parents reported on a new study that found that more than 1 in 3 adolescent and teen boys are gambling, often starting with video games.
- Today’s Parent shared how to talk to kids about body image in the age of Ozempic and other weight loss drugs.
- The Wall Street Journal [gift link] spoke to parents who, like most of us, enjoy taking a moment for themselves by carscrolling.
- The 19th looked at the unique challenges faced by Olympian mom athletes.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from Points in Case, with “I’m Your Radiologist Tech and I’m Not Telling You Sh*t.”
Bonus links this week:
- The Election Official Legal Defense Network (EOLDN), a project of the nonpartisan, nonprofit Center for Election Innovation & Research (CEIR), provides legal help to election workers who are facing harassment and intimidation. (They’re taking donations!)
- In this NYT op-ed [gift link], the editorial board suggested several ways you can help safeguard democracy ahead of the midterms.
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- We updated our Guide to Business Casual.
- We looked back at past Corporette posts, including courtroom attire for lawyers and why you might need a sinking fund.
- We talked about work outfit workhorses.
- We highlighted our workwear picks from February 2 in previous years.
