Jessica Grose

New York Times opinion writer who focuses on parenting; author of the book “Screaming On The Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood”

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Unrealistic norms and expectations surrounding parenting, exacerbated by the COVID pandemic, are destroying moms. That’s the argument in the book “Screaming On The Inside.”

Parenting expectations in US can be unfair to both moms and dads, explains author

Unrealistic norms and expectations surrounding parenting, exacerbated by the COVID pandemic, are destroying moms. That’s the argument in the book “Screaming On The Inside.”

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If the Supreme Court upholds Texas and Mississippi laws that severely curtail abortion, dozens of Republican-led states are expected to pass similar laws.

Women might not get adequate miscarriage care if states pass anti-abortion laws

If the Supreme Court upholds Texas and Mississippi laws that severely curtail abortion, dozens of Republican-led states are expected to pass similar laws.

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“You're supposed to have all the answers. You’re supposed to know exactly what to do.

Will the pandemic change how we value motherhood? Four moms on juggling home and work life

“You're supposed to have all the answers. You’re supposed to know exactly what to do.

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