9 ways to support domestic workers’ fight for fair work
There are over 2 million domestic workers across the United States employed part- or full-time to provide families with valuable...
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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,...
Pregnancy risks are even higher for Black moms now, thanks to climate change
The recent murders of George Floyd, Ahmad Arbery and Breonna Taylor, among countless other Black Americans, is requiring the U.S....
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...
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...
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....
Talking to kids about race and racism with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum
Over the course of the past several weeks, we’ve all watched and read in sadness and anger as Black men...
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...
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...
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...
COVID-19 vaccines and kids: What we do (and don’t) know so far
As the coronavirus crisis continues to unfold, many are holding their breath for a vaccine. More than 165 vaccine candidates...
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....
What Black parents have to teach their kids that white parents don’t
By now, you’ve likely heard about “the talk” Black parents have to give their children. The one where we tell...
How co-parents can agree on a back-to-school plan, according to experts
Summer wasn’t even in full swing before parents around the country began fretting over the specifics of the 2020-2021 school...
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...
5 critical kids health tips for fall, according to medical experts
In mid-July, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dr. Robert Redfield said he’s concerned that the...
Pod schools are the newest pandemic trend, but will they hurt more than help?
Learning pods, home schooling pods, microschools, pandemic pods, nano-schools: These are all names being used to describe the newest pod...
4 ways teachers can earn money outside the classroom
Given that educators around the country felt underpaid, undervalued and frustrated that their voices were not being heard before COVID-19,...
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...
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,...