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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- Romper published an essay by a mom about how she realized that buying clothes that fit and brought her pleasure made her feel better about her body.
- The New York Times shared how many Black women are rejecting hospitals in search of better births.
- Working Mother talked to White House Communications Director (and mom) Kate Bedingfield to find out when we can expect in-person instruction in areas with remote learning — and what schools might look like this fall.
- The Washington Post featured an essay by a biracial mom raising her kids to understand their culture in an increasingly Asian-phobic country.
- Vox’s The Goods featured a piece by a mom about how a dollhouse — and the miniatures she bought to outfit it — has benefited her and her daughter over the last several months.
- The Nation explored moving from raising anti-racist kids to being an anti-racist family.
- Parents shared 27 ways to save money when you have a baby.
- Book Riot looked at the inequality of school book fairs (under the headline “Let Me Ruin Your Childhood”).
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- We shared tips on working with a recruiter.
- We looked back on past Corporette posts, including how to deal with anxiety through laughter and the best makeup products to fake a good night’s sleep.
- We listed the best TikTok accounts to follow for overachieving chicks.
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Sales of note for 4.18.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off full-price dresses, jackets & shoes; $30 off pants & skirts; extra 50% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything; extra 20% off purchase
- Eloquii – 50% off select styles; 60% off swim; up to 40% off everything else
- J.Crew – Mid-Season Sale: Extra 60% off sale styles; up to 50% off spring-to-summer styles
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Spring Mid-Season Sale: Up to 50% off 100s of styles
- Nordstrom: Free 2-day shipping for a limited time (eligible items)
- Talbots – Spring Sale: 40% off + extra 15% off all markdowns; 30% off new T by Talbots
- Zappos – 29,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Up to 70% off baby items; 50% off toddler & kid deals & 40% off everything else
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off spring faves; 25% off new arrivals; up to 30% off spring
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Up to 60% off sale styles; up to 50% off kids’ spring-to-summer styles
- Old Navy – 30% off your purchase; up to 75% off clearance
- Target – Car Seat Trade-In Event (ends 4/27); BOGO 25% off select skincare products; up to 40% off indoor furniture; up to 20% off laptops & printers
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And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!
- If you’re a working parent of an infant with low sleep needs, how do you function at work when you’re in the throes of baby’s sleep regression?
- Should I cut my childcare down to 12 hours a month if I work from home?
- Will my baby have speech delays if we raise her bilingual?
- Has anyone given birth in a teaching hospital?
- My child eats everything, and my friends’ kids do not – how should I handle? In general, what is the best way to handle when your child has some skill/ability and your friend’s child doesn’t have that skill/ability?
- ADHD moms, give me your tips to help with things like behavior in the classroom, attention to detail, etc?
- I think I suffer from mom rage…
- My husband and kids are gone this weekend – how should I enjoy my free time?
- I’m struggling to be compassionate with a SAHM friend who complains she doesn’t have enough hours of childcare.
- If you exclusively formula fed, what tips do you have for in the hospital and coming home?
- Could I take my 4-yo and 8-yo on a 7-8 day trip to Paris, Lyon, and Madrid?