News Roundup

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

  • Parents shared the results of a new study that revealed that, in part, “Respondents shared that their caregiving responsibilities … encourage them to be ‘more productive and efficient’ and to ‘do meaningful work.'”
  • The 19th reported that Alabama’s court ruling that gave legal protections to embryos is having a ripple effect on people seeking fertility care in red states.
  • Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal [gift link] noted that Elizabeth Carr, the first baby born by IVF in the U.S., has become the face of challenges to fertility technology.
  • The Washington Post [gift link] reported that in states with laws targeting LGBTQ+ issues, school hate crimes quadrupled.
  • NPR noted that California is considering prohibiting public schools from serving foods that contain certain substances, including some artificial dyes.
  • The Cut did a deep dive on Dr. Becky and her influence.
  • Today’s Parent shared tips and ideas for family photos for a large family.
  • Romper observed the growing amount of media for young children that centers characters traditionally seen as scary or “bad.”
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Belladonna, with “Naming Strategies for Hyphenated-Surnamed People Who Happen to Reproduce with Other Hyphenated-Surnamed People.”

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