News Roundup
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- The Wall Street Journal [gift link] reported on a new survey that found that just over 60% of men take their full paid parental leave versus 93% of women, because many see it as risky for their careers.
- The New York Times [gift link] observed, “[S]ome lactation consultants and dentists pitch laser surgery [to correct tongue ties] to anxious and exhausted mothers … as a cure-all that will improve breastfeeding and prevent a litany of health problems.”
- Yahoo!Life reported on a new study that found that women who participated in infant massage had a reduction in postpartum depression symptoms.
- The Cut noted, “Some moms and dads who strive to be ‘gentle parents’ unknowingly turn into stressed and indulgent ones.”
- The Cut also shared the story of a 15-year-old girl in Missouri who has been taking a weight loss drug since age 13.
- Romper explained what to do if relatives say hurtful things to your kid at Christmas.
- The Washington Post [gift link] published a piece by its parenting editor (who is leaving the job after a decade) that lists “five absolute parenting truths” that she’s learned.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney’s, with “Only One Person Is Allowed to Gentle-Parent My Kid, and That’s Keanu Reeves.”
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
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