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  

  • Culture Study (Anne Helen Petersen) talked to psychologist Rachel Kowert about this recent NYT story and how we can think about what video games are providing kids right now. 
  • Scary Mommy reported that Moderna is having trouble signing up enough adolescents for its vaccine study.

In Other News… 

  • The Lily talked to moms who couldn’t take their daughters to see Vice President Kamala Harris at the inauguration but celebrated at home anyway.
  • The Washington Post reported on new research that found that the mortality rate for Black babies is cut dramatically when Black doctors care for them after birth. 
  • The New York Times detailed what happens when grandparents want a say in naming their grandchildren. 
  • TODAY noted that a dad designed a line of swimwear for trans girls, inspired by his own daughter.
  • Engadget shared news of a smart crib that uses AI and a built-in monitor to help babies stay asleep.
  • Scary Mommy offered tips on helping build literacy skills while you read to your kids at home.
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from Frazzled, with “Imagined Movie Adaptations About Pandemic Parenting.” 

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