Without a bailout, child care centers may not survive the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced child and day care center closures, which has put a huge strain on both working...
Articles by Ashley Austrew
7 ways families can stay connected to senior loved ones during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for families hoping to stay in touch with vulnerable loved ones. Those who...
Schools shouldn’t necessarily reopen, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a new statement this week on the contentious topic of reopening schools....
Teacher’s fiery takedown about reopening schools is something we all need to hear
The COVID-19 pandemic has many people debating whether it’s safe for children to return to school, but there’s one important...
12 parents share their plans and fears for going back to school during COVID-19
It’s still summer time, but all over the country, parents, child care providers and educators are already scrambling to make...
I quit my job due to the pandemic and feel like a failure as a working mom
As a working mom, the COVID-19 pandemic hit my life like a nuclear bomb. Overnight, I went from being an...
How COVID-19 is setting women back decades, at both work and at home
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but it’s been exceptionally ugly out there for working women and moms....
Parents hold a gender reveal do-over to celebrate their transgender daughter
When Julie Hindsley found out she was expecting a baby boy in 2014, she celebrated in the same way many...
This secret hand signal could save victims of domestic abuse
Domestic violence is a serious global issue, and the problem may be getting worse for many families during the...
Kindergarten teacher breaks down racism and activism in video kids can understand
The recent protests against police brutality have sparked a nationwide conversation about racial justice. Confederate monuments are being torn down,...
It’s time to look at how ‘school choice’ is enabling racial inequality
The murder of George Floyd and the global protests against racial injustice that followed led to a forced reckoning for many...
School may reopen in the fall, but some parents won’t be sending their kids back
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many kids and their parents struggled through months of virtual learning and home schooling together,...
COVID-19 has more parents putting off their kids’ vaccinations and experts are concerned
Because of COVID-19, children are out of school, being kept away from day care and missing out on extracurricular activities....
Face masks on kids at day care: Are they worth the effort?
Social distancing with children is no easy feat. Kids are notorious for touching everything within their reach, and many of...
Mom’s viral grocery shopping photo reminds us why parent shaming isn’t OK
Life looks different for most people, thanks to COVID-19, but it seems one thing that hasn’t changed are society’s impossible...
Could ‘double bubbles’ be the pandemic-inspired child care solution of the future?
Social distancing has proven difficult for many families, but would it be easier if you could do it with...
COVID-19 reveals an already broken system for working families in America
For most American families, work-life balance was a struggle long before the days of social distancing and indefinite school...
America is reopening, but there’s still not enough child care
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started in the U.S., many of us have been daydreaming about the day when stay-at-home orders...
Parents in quarantine share their best survival secrets
If you’re like a lot of parents, you’re probably struggling under the new demands of life during a pandemic. Parenting...
Expert-backed chart offers a more realistic take on homeschool hours for stressed parents
Distance learning, remote learning, home schooling: whatever you call it, it’s not easy. Since the COVID-19 pandemic made its way...
Mom’s vegetable sticker hack is blowing parents’ minds
Picky eating is a common hurdle for most parents of young children. Many kids are reluctant to try new foods,...
Photo of mom making son do pushups on bathroom floor sets off discipline debate
A viral photo of a mom in Texas has ignited a conversation about discipline after being photographed forcing her son...
Childbirth is more dangerous for black women, and something needs to change
A mother’s tragic death after giving birth has sparked a necessary conversation about the risks black women face in the...
Mom wants to know if it’s normal for husband to never take care of their baby
If you’ve ever seen an episode of “I Love Lucy” or “Leave It to Beaver,” you know that parenting used...
The US ranks lower than 38 countries when it comes to our kids’ well-being
The U.S. is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. When discussing our country, phrases like “the land of...
The average parent hasn’t had a romantic night out in 3 years
When was the last time you and your partner got all dolled up and went out for a special night...
New postpartum recovery ad is poignant and real — and major network refused to air it
It’s not until a woman gives birth that she typically learns about the unseen world of postpartum peri bottles, frozen...
Dad swears off ‘baby talk’ for his kids, but is it really bad?
For most parents, it’s a miracle when babies start talking. You spend so much time waiting for those first words...
Mom’s emotional post about stay-at-home parenthood is tough to read, but it’s also true
It’s not every day you see a mom crying on Facebook over how hard it is to stay home with...
Mom shares miscarriage with her 12-year-old to normalize pregnancy loss
Journalist and podcast host Paula Faris knows all too well how painful pregnancy loss can be. In a recent appearance...
Mom slams parents who don’t keep sick kids at home
Cold season is rough for parents. Kids can be like little germ factories that swap colds in the classroom, at...
Fed-up mom calls husband out for hiding in the bathroom when there’s parenting to do
It’s a running joke that men take a long time to use the bathroom, but one dad of twins is...
Grandma calls out parents who use grandparents as babysitters
In 2020, it’s not unusual for grandmas and grandpas to become babysitters and sometimes even full-time child care providers for...
Inspiring photo project proves boys can be princesses, too
Few things capture kids’ imaginations quite like Disney princesses. From their sparkly gowns to their grand adventures, princesses embody so...
Mom says she’d choose her life over her child’s and is shamed for it
A mom on Reddit has opened up about the impossibly difficult choice she asked her husband to consider while planning...
Mom’s photo of her ‘trashed’ back seat has the internet divided
One thing most parents struggle with after they have kids is trying to save the inside of their cars from...
There’s no shame in having a C-section — even if you choose to have one
No two birth stories are alike. Some moms give birth at home while others go to the hospital. Different moms...
Mom challenges ‘politeness’ after a stranger makes her daughter uncomfortable
Politeness is one of the first things many parents try to teach kids when they’re young. Children learn to say...
Mom defends son for punching a kid who was ‘tormenting and bullying him’
As parents, we try our best to teach our kids to be kind to others, to treat everyone as they’d...
Looks like inclined baby sleepers are being canceled in a big way
Inclined sleepers for babies, like the Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play and the Kids II Rocking Sleeper, used to be a...