News Roundup

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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…

  • The Washington Post published a powerful essay on the unreasonable expectations of American motherhood.
  • Lifehacker advised how to cut down your kids’ screen time as we start to go “back to normal.”
  • The New York Times detailed what the Delta variant of COVID-19 means for kids and parents right now.
  • CNN looked at what vaccinated parents with unvaccinated kids should be doing to stay safe.
  • CNBC noted that to raise a kid with high self-esteem, it helps to use “repetition and ritual.”
  • Scary Mommy shared advice on summer reading from teachers and children’s book authors.
  • Parents explained how to teach kids about Juneteenth.
  • Romper shared an essay by a mom about why the end of this school year feels so important.
  • NPR reported that the Girl Scouts have 15 million (!) boxes of unsold cookies this year.
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from Points in Case, with “Quiz: Did You Take Drugs from a Sketchy Dude in a Bathroom or Are You a New Parent?”

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