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...
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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...
Alarming ‘mom code’ trend urges parents not to test kids for COVID-19
Parents desperate to keep kids in school despite the threat of COVID-19 may be resorting to a dangerous tactic. Some...
Raising an only child through COVID-19 is really hard — but also amazing
Raising a child through a global pandemic isn’t something I ever would have thought I’d have to do. And yet,...
TikTok mom’s approach to picky eating is riling up parents
Parents of picky eaters are always looking for creative ways to get kids to eat, but one mom’s viral dinner...
Schools are shutting down again and parents are fed up
COVID-19 cases are surging in the U.S., and leaders are scrambling to fight back. The U.S. is averaging more than...
Brilliant Elf on the Shelf parents are quarantining the magical spy to catch a break
Every year, many parents use Elf on the Shelf as a spy for Santa and spend night after night setting...
9-year-old boy steps up as ‘honorary doula’ for his mom’s labor and delivery
For Ohio mom and doula Hollie Lau, giving birth to her third child was a family experience. Lau welcomed her...
How to say ‘no’ to holiday gatherings during the pandemic
Let’s face it, for many, the holidays wouldn’t be the holidays without a little family drama. This year, though, thanks...
Doctor mom’s creative play dough “C-section” activity is blowing people’s minds
A creative doctor and her 4-year-old son are wowing the Internet with realistic surgery simulations the mom creates using play...
Chrissy Teigen asks to ‘normalize formula’ after struggling to breastfeed
Chrissy Teigen has never shied away from using her platform to speak out about the hardest parts of motherhood. In...
18 fun ways to celebrate kids’ birthdays during COVID
A funny episode of “Friends” with a couch and some stairs may have put the word “pivot” on the map...
Emotional letters to Santa show how the pandemic is affecting kids
Between school closures and missing family and friends during a global pandemic, kids have been through a lot this year....
Mom is warning parents about the rare but real COVID-19 risks for kids
It’s widely understood that COVID-19 can cause serious complications in adults, but parents may not be aware of a rare...
11 pandemic parenting lessons we’ll be taking into 2021 and beyond
There’s no question 2020 is a year most of us will be happy to put in our rearview mirrors, bidding...
School grocery store that lets kids trade good deeds for necessities slammed as ‘ridiculous’
A Texas high school has sparked a heated debate online with their creation of a student “grocery store” that lets...
How to support remote learning in 2021: What to prioritize and what to let go
When schools first closed last March, kids faced what had once been unthinkable: full-time remote classes. Now, the complexities of...
8-year-old’s letter to classmate who called her ‘fat’ is a powerful illustration of self-love
When Mel Watts’s 8-year-old daughter, Ivie, had her feelings hurt by a school friend who told her she is fat,...
Second COVID relief checks are coming but fall short for millions of struggling families
A second wave of COVID-19 relief is on its way to many Americans this week, despite bipartisan criticism that the...
15 funny holiday cards that sum up family life in 2020
Oh, 2020. How much did you suck? Let us count the ways. While, no doubt, there isn’t a soul in...
Parents face charges for hosting a maskless party bus birthday celebration
A pair of Ohio parents are facing charges after they ignored local public health guidelines and curfews to throw a...
Biden-Harris administration’s first 100 days: What parents and caregivers can expect
The first 100 days of any presidency are an important time. It’s a time to enact impactful policy changes that...
Mom’s simple response to son coming out is earning applause
A mom is going viral for the sweet and simple way she responded to her son coming out. The son...
Kids contract COVID-19 at social gatherings more often than at school, study says
Many parents have been hesitant to send kids back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, but school may not be...
Video of mom ‘tossing’ baby in the snow brings out the parent-shaming
You wouldn’t expect people to get angry over a video of a mom playing in the snow with her giggly...
New ‘no sugar before age 2’ guidelines are already being mocked
Most parents worry about their kids eating too many sweets, but new dietary guidelines put forth by the U.S. government...
12 ways COVID changed school and education for the better
The history books will, no doubt, mark 2020 as a year that changed American education. The rampant spread of coronavirus...
‘Caillou’ has been cancelled and parents can hardly contain their glee
There’s good news for parents who can’t stand the popular kids’ show “Caillou.” After more than 20 years on the...
Dad sabotages wife’s $5K+ gender reveal scheme — and the internet applauds
Not everyone is a fan of gender reveals, but the steps one dad took to avoid having one for his...
15 portable activities for entertaining kids on the go
If there’s one situation you don’t ever want to find yourself in, it’s being out and about with a kiddo...
Parents aren’t here for TikTok mom’s claim that cribs are ‘baby jail’ and bedtimes are abusive
If you took a tour of various baby rooms across the country, you’d probably find two common things: a crib...
YouTube star Jojo Siwa comes out and inspires kids to be true to themselves
Singer and social media star JoJo Siwa has long been a celebrity icon for young kids, thanks to her big...
Schools may be closer to reopening than we thought, according to a new CDC report
For most U.S. families, the 2020-2021 school year has been chaotic at best. Many kids have been distance learning or...
Time to double mask against new COVID-19 strains, experts warn
By now, most Americans are used to wearing a face mask whenever they step out, but new warnings from health...
How to keep fighting between siblings from getting out of hand
Just as you get annoyed with your partner for constantly leaving dirty socks on the floor, siblings often get irked...