News Roundup

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

  • The 19th looked at how sudden school closings are forcing parents to find a balance of work, childcare, and health with very little notice.
  • The New York Times reported that some prenatal blood tests are unreliable in predicting rare disorders in a fetus.
  • Bloomberg Businessweek described how the pandemic is erasing decades of progress in young women’s health, education, and independence in developing nations.
  • Catapult shared a piece by a mom who started weight lifting after childbirth and pelvic organ prolapse.
  • Vanity Fair shared an essay by actress Sarah Wynter about her experiences with postpartum psychosis after she gave birth to her twins.
  • Moms.com criticized Wine Mom culture.
  • Today’s Parent asked, “Should kids get to spend their money however they want?”
  • Romper talked to Stacey Abrams about her children’s book, Stacey’s Extraordinary Words, and her advice to parents.
  • The New York Times shared a guest essay by professor and author Dr. Kate Manne, who reflected on her body image issues, especially in relation to her young daughter.
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney’s, with “A Note of Reassurance from Your School District Regarding Our Updated Omicron Policies.”

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