News Roundup

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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.”

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