News Roundup

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

USA Today reported on a recent survey that found that 1 in 5 American women said they were scolded, threatened, or otherwise mistreated during doctor visits while pregnant, with higher rates of mistreatment among women of color.
The Wall Street Journal noted that the national average price of daycare and preschool services rose 6% in July from a year before — nearly double the overall inflation rate.
The Washington Post answered a reader question about not discovering that your child is neurodivergent until their teenage years.
Meanwhile, Parents detailed the impact of back-to-school time on parents of neurodivergent kids — and shared potential supports and accommodations for those students.
The New York Times explained that perimenopause is often different for women of color — but unfortunately, many doctors aren’t aware.
The 19th highlighted the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act (REAHYA), which would make inclusive, trauma-informed sex education a requirement in schools nationwide.
Ars Technica looked at criticism of the Kids Online Safety Act.
PBS NewsHour reported that a new law will require school districts in New Jersey to offer free menstrual products for grades 6–12.
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