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Iowa State study questions mommy wars and peer judgment
An Iowa State University research summary by Kelly Odenweller analyzes how motherhood stereotypes fuel contempt and harm among moms. The study, based on over 500 participants, finds that rivalries among stay-at-home and working mothers erode support networks intensified by COVID and social media, and suggests listening more and avoiding snap judgments to build better peer connections.
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