News Roundup
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- Parents reported that the CDC is recommending everyone who’s eligible (six months and older) receive their updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines for the 2024-2025 season.
- The 19th noted that wildfire smoke is a health risk for pregnant people, both physically and mentally.
- NPR reported on a new study that found that nearly 60% of baby foods in the U.S. don’t meet nutritional guidelines.
- ProPublica shared that when the U.S. supply of baby formula collapsed in 2022, federal trade officials repeatedly argued against lifting the tariff on imports.
- CNBC noted that many people are unaware that when a working parent dies, 98 out of 100 children in the U.S. could get monthly Social Security benefits.
- Romper spoke to parents who have decided not to track their kids’ locations.
- Vox looked at the value of extracurricular activities — beyond helping kids get into college.
- The New York Times [gift link] interviewed families who willingly go into debt to give their kids the Disney experience.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney’s, with “We Have Updated Our Children’s Menu Options to Better Reflect What We See Your Children Doing in Our Restaurant.”
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
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- We cautioned readers to look out for scam “sales.”
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- We talked about evolving workwear rules.
- We looked back at past Corporette posts, including how to wear denim trousers at work and favorite browser extensions for productivity.
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