News Roundup

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

  • ProPublica reported on how the U.S. waged a global campaign against baby formula regulation.
  • Parents reported on a new study that found that families with a child or adolescent with a mental health condition paid $4,361 more toward medical spending for the child, an increase of 31.1% from 2017.
  • The Washington Post [gift link] detailed breast pump innovations, such as wearable pumps.
  • Romper featured an essay from a mom who — as her daughter reached kindergarten — realized the benefits her older son missed out on during remote learning.
  • Psychology Today looked at the drawbacks of “gentle parenting,” mostly regarding its effects on parents themselves.
  • Cosmopolitan talked to parent influencers about why they stopped sharing so much about their kids online.
  • Meanwhile, The Cut wondered why so many parents on TikTok are so angry.
  • Space.com explained how to get ready for and enjoy the total eclipse (April 8!) with kids.
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney’s, with “I Guess I Will Just Keep Standing Here While You Fix the Sink.”

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