News Roundup
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
Coronavirus-Related News & Resources
- The Washington Post reported new findings on the coronavirus-associated disease called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).
- The New York Times looked at disagreements among couples regarding coronavirus risks.
- Meanwhile, Emily Oster advised parents on how to mitigate and evaluate risk, evaluate benefits, and make a decision — for example, when pondering inviting grandparents from out of state or sending kids to camp.
- Vox recommended how to fight fear and anxiety when quarantine ends.
- Common Sense Media rounded up 15 virtual summer camps and classes, while USA Today wondered if virtual programs are worth the cost.
- NPR provided information on the safety of flying, air conditioning, and more.
- Forbes offered a working parents’ guide to paid family leave in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
In Other News…
- The New Yorker featured mother-and-child portraits by photographer Lisa Sorgini: “Behind Glass.”
- In The Washington Post, Imani Bashir published an essay called “Living Abroad Is My Way of Prolonging My Black Son’s Life.”
- Vulture noted that Lego pulled ads for police-themed toys and donated $4 million to fight racism and inequality.
- CBR rounded up the best all-ages comics for Pride.
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- We rounded up black-owned companies to support right now.
- We shared a list of small actions to take for Black Lives Matter — and provided recommended reading.
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