News Roundup
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- The Cut reported on a new study that found that morning sickness is largely caused by one hormone, GDF15 — a discovery that may lead to more effective treatments.
- Romper looked at why a noninvasive test, the estimated placental volume (EPV) measurement, isn’t included in typical pregnancy screenings, even though it can help predict stillbirths.
- NPR shared a few quick and easy ways to determine if your child’s stomach pain might be appendicitis, including the jump test.
- In The Washington Post [gift link], a dad wrote about worrying about passing on his body-image issues to his young son.
- WIRED‘s investigation into internet censorship in U.S. schools found widespread use of filters to censor health, identity, and other crucial information.
- The 19th highlighted Grandparents for Truth, a project of People for the American Way (PFAW) that is working against groups like Moms for Liberty and championing “the freedom to learn.”
- Parents announced its 2023 Family Travel Awards: 21 kid-friendly places to stay in the U.S.
- Business Insider noted that while many kid-related costs, like preschool and daycare, have risen over the past 30 years, toys are much cheaper; e.g., a toy that cost $20 in 1993 would only be $4.68 today.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from Frazzled, with “Backhanded Compliments I’ve Received Since Becoming a Mom.”
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- We rounded up the best women’s pajamas to give as holiday gifts.
- We looked back at past Corporette posts, including winter storm preparedness and a Money Snapshot from a 34-year-old lawyer.
- We shared four ways to adapt conservative clothes to a business casual office.
- This week’s open thread asked, “Do you feel like an adult?”
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