News Roundup
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- Fashionista noted that maternity wear has a waste problem.
- The New York Times explored the shortage of cafeteria workers, bus drivers, and substitute teachers.
- Working Mother shared tips on finding time for yourself as a mom.
- The Huffington Post reported on a study that found that nearly 70% of pregnant women have faced at least moderate levels of distress during the pandemic, and 20% have experienced depression.
- NPR explained how to help kids struggling with their mental health right now.
- CNN reported that Dr. Anthony Fauci said that children aged 5–11 may be able to get the vaccine this fall.
- At Scary Mommy, a mom wrote about getting a breast lift at 46.
- Parenting rounded up the best kids’ smartwatches.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from Frazzled, with “If Parents Wrote Pop Songs…”
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- We discussed the “office mom” role at work.
- We rounded up readers’ most-bought items from August 2021.
- We shared Personal Money Snapshot contributors’ tips on paying down debt.
- We talked about perimenopause.
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Sales of note for 6/30/25
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- Nordstrom – 2,700+ new markdowns for women — and the Anniversary Sale preview has started!
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, including new arrivals + summer steals $39+
- Banana Republic Factory – July Fourth Event, 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 50% off all sale
- J.Crew – End of season sale, extra 60% off sale styles + up to 40% off select cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Sitewide Sale, save 25% with code — 48 hours only! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – 40% off entire purchase, includes all markdowns (ends 7/3)
And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
That CNN piece is caveated with so many “maybes” on the vaccine timeline for children.
Let’s be honest here. A bunch of vaccinated bureaucrats are slow-walking the vaccine for children, with the practical effect that most children in places with high community spread will be infected by Christmas. It is a herd immunity strategy, whether they want to call it that or not. As always in America, the most vulnerable will pay the highest costs.
Heya! The Motherly link sends me to a piece from 2018.