News Roundup

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

  • The New York Times observed that other countries pay for childcare in very different ways than the U.S.
  • The Wall Street Journal looked at the growth of The Mom Project, which connects mothers with job opportunities.
  • Scientific American quoted a doctor as saying, “The Delta variant in unvaccinated pregnant patients is one of the most horrifying disease processes I’ve ever seen.”
  • The Atlantic talked to sociologists to find out how they split up household tasks in their own lives.
  • The Conversation defined “zigzag working”: “juggling paid work (formal employment) and unpaid work (such as caregiving, household duties and volunteering) when both are being performed in the same environment during the same blocks of time.”
  • Disability Scoop noted that Sesame Street has expanded their resources for autistic kids and their families.
  • Romper offered the ultimate baby travel checklist for the holidays.
  • USA Today gave tips on how to celebrate Halloween this year.
  • The New York Times rounded up seven podcasts for parents who need a break.
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from Points in Case, with “Quiz: Birth Control Brand or White Celebrity Baby Name?”

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