Research shows mothers who frequently compare themselves to others on social media feel more depressed and less competent.
“American moms need U.S. society to value caregiving,” said Caitlyn Collins, a professor of sociology at Washington University in St Louis. “U.S. society devalues caregiving because we associate it with femininity this thing that emanates naturally from mothers. And so it’s not a skill, it’s not something that requires support because it’s just something moms do. Until we think of caregiving as something that men also do . I don’t think we’re going to see well-being equalized for women.”
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It s been a rough year for mothers. If we re being honest, it s always a rough year for mothers.
Economic and cultural changes have altered the landscape of motherhood in the last few decades, piling on new pressures and needs. The pandemic added even more stressors, exacerbated existing ones and some days almost broke us.
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Research shows mothers who frequently compare themselves to others on social media feel more depressed and less competent.
May 5, 2021 10:13 am
OMAHA, Neb. (KLKN) The University of Nebraska Medicinal Center (UNMC) and Nebraska Medicine are launching a COVID-19 vaccine study for teens.
It’s all a part of a national clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of a vaccine for adolescents ages 12-17, including those with chronic health conditions.
UNMC plans to enroll up to 50 participants in their study. All applicants must have not had a positive COVID diagnosis or be pregnant/breastfeeding.
For more information, visit unmc.edu/covidvaccinetrial.
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Seven graduating University of Arizona seniors will be honored for their extraordinary accomplishments during a series of graduation ceremonies to celebrate the class of 2021.
This year s smaller in-person ceremonies are split by programs, and graduates were able to invite up to four guests. The events begin on May 10 in Phoenix, where the College of Medicine – Phoenix will hold its ceremony on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus. Additional celebrations will take place May 11-18, with main campus ceremonies being held at Arizona Stadium and the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center. All ceremonies will be streamed live on the Commencement website and University of Arizona YouTube page.