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 New York Times offered five ways families can prepare as coronavirus cases surge. 
• The Washington Post explained how to keep kids active during the pandemic as it gets colder.
• NPR noted that two new studies showed no consistent relationship between in-person K-12 schooling and coronavirus spread, and a third showed no elevated risk to childcare workers.

In Other News… 

• Anyone watching Emily in Paris? Fashionista looked at its effect on fans’ shopping habits. 
• Above the Law suggested ways to tackle mom guilt and negative thinking.
• NPR reported on a new study that found that bottle-fed infants may be consuming more than 1.5 million particles of microplastics per day (but pointed out that “parents should not be alarmed”). 
• Vox’s The Goods took a deep dive into laundry — and how “despite all of technology’s best efforts, the problem still exists. There is always more laundry.” 
• WOWT 6 News featured Rebecca Wright, a teenager who has become one of the first female Eagle Scouts. 
• Your Laugh of the Week comes from our own Kate via Points in Case: “Socially-Conscious Activities for Gender Reveal Parties.” 

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

On Corporette Recently…

• The Hunt rounded up the best black knee-high boots.
• We discussed when to update your professional headshots. 
• We talked about how to form a group of girlfriends as an adult.
• Auntie M recapped the second episode of the newest season of The Bachelorette.
• We took a look back at previous Corporette posts, including ways to find new beauty products and how to relax after a stressful day. 

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