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....
Kids health & safety
How to talk to kids about face masks and tips to get them used to wearing one
In combination with hand-washing and social distancing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone over the age of...
What going back to school could look like this year (Spoiler: Pretty different)
Now that the 2019-2020 school year is — virtually — wrapping up, parents and students are wondering what lies ahead...
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,...
5 myths about face masks and kids: What experts say parents need to know
Ever since the novel coronavirus arrived in the U.S., parents have been faced with an onslaught of messages about what...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...