Learning pod safety 101: What to know before you form your own
The start of a new school year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has many parents on edge. More than half of...
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Teachers say they are preparing their wills before heading back to school
As the U.S. continues its national argument over when and how to reopen schools, the push for in-person learning and...
New survey reveals high level of back-to-school anxiety for parents amid the pandemic
There is a high level of anxiety and unease for U.S. families as the new school year approaches, according to...
Mom’s supportive reaction to teen daughter’s pregnancy is going viral
A mom on TikTok is going viral for the way she responded to finding out her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant....
These new distance learning school schedules are already causing parents to stress
School districts offering distance learning options for the fall are beginning to send out their new schedules, and the plans...
First back-to-school photos to hit the internet look deeply concerning
Schools have reopened in parts of Georgia, giving people around the country their first glimpses of what in-person classes might...
Pandemic schooling options are not created equal for all families
From California to Washington D.C., school districts across the nation are returning to remote learning as COVID-19 cases continue to...
School’s dress code for distance learning has many parents rolling their eyes
Parents in Springfield, Illinois, who chose the distance learning option for their children got an interesting surprise last week when...
What parents can do to address their own back-to-school anxiety
When it comes to the 2020-2021 school year, states are anything but united on whether class will resume through distance...
Parents are struggling to get ‘feral’ kids back on track this fall
The back to school season isn’t easy for parents during a normal year, but this year, COVID-19 is making the...
Mom’s DIY workspace idea for distance learning will save parents’ and kids’ sanity
Many schools are turning to distance learning this fall, but that choice has left a lot of parents feeling stressed...
Boy gets head stuck in chair — and it’s only Day 2 of distance learning
Distance learning has started in many cities across the U.S., and if you’re wondering how it’s going, well, just take...
11 tips for setting up a cool, home learning space for kids
Whether your kids are distance learning, following a hybrid schedule or attending typical in-person school days, followed by homework after...
10 ways to make Halloween as fun as ever despite COVID-19
Like most things impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Halloween may look a little different this year. Cases are still climbing...
Mom’s ‘non-gender reveal’ photo shoot questions how we celebrate new babies
A U.K. mom-to-be named Ruth Abbott has captured the internet’s attention by staging a special gender reveal photo shoot with...
Pregnant teacher on bedrest celebrated for leading distance learning from hospital
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown just how hard teachers work to make learning possible for their students, and Janet Udomratsak...
What nannies or sitters need to know to assist kids with distance learning
Back-to-school season is in full swing, and it’s a whole new ball game. While plans vary by school districts and...
Gender reveal party sparks a wildfire — and a backlash to the destructive trend
A gender reveal party is to blame for one of several large wildfires currently raging on the west coast. Over...
Kids in day care are infecting parents, siblings and teachers, says the CDC
For months leading up to the new school year, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, President Trump and other leaders pushed...
Dad gives wife grief for dressing ‘like a mom’ — while she recovers from childbirth during a pandemic
A new dad is in hot water for complaining about the way his wife dresses since she gave birth to...
Parents send teen positive for COVID-19 to school and infuriate the community
Kids returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic are doing their best to practice social distancing, wear face masks and...
Teacher blasts parents caught smoking, drinking and undressed during online learning
A Florida teacher is fed up with the way parents have been behaving while their students learn online. Edith Pride,...
5 powerful actions for promoting equity at your child’s school
Imagine three children come to a table to have lunch. One child is seated and ready to eat. Another child...
Biden’s plan for caregivers: What you should know, according to experts
Last November, Democratic presidential primary candidates finally tackled a question on the child care crisis. Nearly a year later, with...
Early data from open schools looks promising: Here’s what we can learn
Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic this summer, parents, teachers and administrators grappled with finding the best way forward into the...
Chrissy Teigen’s honest discussion of her high-risk pregnancy is empowering moms
Model Chrissy Teigen is inspiring parents by speaking out about high-risk pregnancy. Teigen, who is expecting her third child with husband...
How child care is affecting how parents plan to vote in 2020
It’s a presidential election year, and we’re in the middle of a global pandemic, which has significantly exacerbated an ongoing...
COVID-19 vaccines aren’t being tested for kids and experts are worried
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, the race has been on to create a vaccine. But parents and caregivers who are...
How to deal with election stress: Before, during and after you vote
Well before 2020 brought us COVID-19, protests against police violence, hurricanes, fires and an economic downturn, it was completely normal...
Amid COVID-19, nearly 1 million women forced out of work in September alone
The pandemic has upended work, school and home life for everyone in the United States, but it’s women who continue...
2020 holiday guide for parents and caregivers
The 2020 holiday season is looking pretty different for families and caregivers, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s a lot more to...
Parents swear by this popsicle trick to soothe overwhelmed kids
While kids may be small, they’re capable of having big feelings. It’s not unusual for young children to throw tantrums...
Amy Coney Barrett praise is hypocritical coming from policymakers who don’t support working moms
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is the mother of seven children, and a handful of senators can’t seem to...
Holiday gatherings may be off the table due to COVID-19, warns Dr. Fauci
When the COVID-19 pandemic started, it was difficult to imagine the virus might stick around long enough to impact the...
21 ways parents and caregivers managed to find joy in the disaster that’s 2020
If 2020 were an emoji, it would be the exploding brain. And if it were a GIF, it would be...
Mall Santa safety precautions have parents thoroughly fed up with the pandemic
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Santa Claus is still coming to town. There’s just one caveat: He might have to...
Mom’s photo of son wearing a hair bow aims to ‘challenge’ gender stereotypes
A photo of a smiling baby is the latest source of internet controversy, and it’s all because his mom decided...
Distance learning and sleeping in: When it’s OK, when it’s not and what parents should know
Whether you’re calling it distance learning, remote learning or online school, chances are your kid’s school day looks a whole...
‘Calmhousing’ and other genius play tips for stir-crazy kids
Shouting and bouncing off the walls with energy is normal kid behavior even during the best of times. But several...
10 creative, COVID-friendly ways families are celebrating the holidays in 2020
The holidays are coming, and there’s still a pandemic, so that means it’s time to get creative about finding ways...