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How our editor created a schoolwork station for her kids

And it was way easier than I thought.

The best brain-boosting food for kids—and how to get them to eat it

Nutrition is crucial for brain development, but kids aren't clamoring to eat fish and wheat germ. Here's how to close the brain food gap.

How to support kids’ emotions during back-to-school season this year

More than ever, kids need social and emotional support as the school year begins.

Everything about this school year feels wrong

But the hard choices could lead to a new, better education system

Microschools + pandemic pods may solve one problem, but there’s more to the story

Here's what's missing from this particular solution: Equity.

I don’t know if I should send my child back to school—and it’s crushing me with anxiety

Each option feels like I am sacrificing something important.

We’re facing a massive childcare shortage—and women of color are paying the price

Sixty percent of businesses in the childcare industry are minority-owned, but historically these workers are vastly underpaid and under appreciated. As Motherly reported last year, on average, America's childcare workers make less than Amazon delivery drivers.

6 tips to safely get back to the playground during the pandemic

Plus, how to know whether it's safe to go or not.

This viral post perfectly captures how many parents feel about going back to school

"Having to choose between my children's health and education doesn't feel right."

Quarantine bubbles can help fight loneliness

But to limit coronavirus risk, they have to be done right.

CDC report warned against fully reopening schools—here’s why

There are "noticeable gaps" in many K-12 reopening plans—gaps that put communities at risk for coronavirus.

Kids over 2 need to wear face masks, says CDC

Here's how to get them to do it. ????

When will children go back to school? That depends on where you live

The goalpost is moving again. But there's reason for hope.

Expert strategies for dealing with the loss of a grandparent, age by age

All too many children may be facing the loss of a loved one this year. Here's how to help them through it.

8 fun ways to help high-risk kids feel connected this summer

For children with medical conditions or special needs, this summer is complicated.

The potty training hack Kristen Bell used to help her 5-year-old out of diapers

No more night diapers.

Shaming a child for behavior doesn’t work—here’s what does

Punishment and shame don't create positive behavior change. Here's why experts say there's a better way.

How to help your toddler with ‘big emotions’ (before it turns into a tantrum)

A new study found how to recognize a potential blow up and intervene early.

What to know about the AAP’s school reopening guidelines for the fall

It's less about their education and more about their mental health.

Fun summer reading list for all ages, according to a librarian

Boredom is instantly a thing of the past.