Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- Bloomberg detailed the effects return-to-office mandates have on working moms.
- The New York Times shared expert advice on the emotional and logistical complexities of parenting when one partner travels a lot for work.
- The 19th looked at how public health messages on safe infant sleep are contradicted by photos and videos in movies and social media.
- The Cut explored how adult friendships are affected by having — and not having — kids.
- The Wall Street Journal highlighted new calendar tools for busy families, like Maple, Skylight, and more.
- Scientific American shared how six climate experts describe the future to their young children.
- NPR reported that in the year since pandemic benefits ran out, the child poverty rate has more than doubled, while a year ago, child poverty hit its lowest-ever rate of 5.2%.
- Working Momkind looked at promoting paternal participation in the PTA and other kids’ activities.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney’s, with “Our Kitchen Renovation, Which We Started Five and a Half Years Ago, Is Back on Track.”
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- We updated our Ultimate Guide to Business Casual.
- We shared a Personal Money Snapshot from an in-house counsel in Northern Virginia.
- We discussed workday routines.
- We talked about what shoes to wear with wide-leg pants.
Did we miss anything? Add ’em here, or send them to news@corporettemoms.com. Thank you!
Anonymous says
Our PTA has the opposite problem. The president and treasurer are always men. The only volunteer opportunity that’s feasible for working parents is open only to dads. Moms are relegated to planning parties and making vats of chili for teacher luncheons.
Anon says
Ugh that’s annoying. Our PTA is an all-woman exec board and so far everyone I’ve met volunteering at school has been a woman or a gay man. I don’t push my husband to get involved because he does a lot for our family and I enjoy this kind of thing way more than he does, but it would definitely be nice to see more hetero men involved. Other kid activities (especially sports) seem much more gender-balanced or even male-dominated though.