News Roundup

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

• Parents noted that a new test may be able to assess preeclampsia risk as early as the first trimester.
• Meanwhile, Today’s Parent shared key info on postpartum preeclampsia.
• The New York Times [gift link] reported on a new study that suggests a link between prenatal fluoride levels and behavioral issues in children and explained that experts are divided on the study’s significance.
• It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard provided a visual explanation of why childcare is so expensive [subscription not required; click through the popups].
• CNBC reported that Goldman Sachs and American Express are among the leading companies for working parents in 2024.
• Romper gave tips on helping kids with homework.
• Slate looked at how some parents are scaling back their kids’ extracurriculars.
• Intelligencer spoke with sociologist Margaret Hagerman, author of Children of a Troubled Time: Growing Up With Racism in Trump’s America.
• Your Laugh of the Week comes from Greener Pastures, with “You Call That Art? My Six Year-Old Kid Could Critique Art Culture More Trenchantly Than That!”

Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!

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• We rounded up the best deals in the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale!
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• We rounded up past Corporette posts, including sneakers for work and tips for a preppy-inspired office.

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