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...
Kids health & safety
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...
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...
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...
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...
6 summer 2021 family vacation ideas, ranked from most to least risky
You’ve been stuck in the house for — what? — a year now and you’re itching for a vacation. A...
Video of 1-year-old pandemic baby seeing kids on a playground for the first time has us crying
The COVID-19 pandemic changed life for everyone, but things have been especially different for families of babies and young kids....
Three feet could be enough to curb spread of COVID at school, says new study
A new study has brought promising news for parents anxious about sending kids back to school during the pandemic. While...
COVID’s impact on kids by state: How does yours measure up?
Many have worried about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic might have on kids’ wellbeing. Now, a new report by the...
Summer camps 2021: Here’s how to assess kids’ safety this year
Unlike last summer, when a good chunk of the world was still living life via Zoom, summer 2021 (fingers and...
How to talk about vaccines with caregivers, employers and loved ones
For “heart moms” like Riki Graves, talking about vaccines is a matter of necessity. Her 6-year-old Juliana had a heart...
What the GOP Tax Plan Means for Child Care
(Updated: November 15) On the campaign trail and in the White House, President Donald J. Trump has promised to provide...
The Tax Advantage of Being a College Caregiver
If you’re a college or graduate student working as a nanny, did you know that a family can reimburse you for...
These Are the Healthiest States for Children in America
BOSTON — When it comes to our kids, it seems like there’s a never-ending supply of things to worry about:...