Pandemic Parenting - What You Need to Know

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Large study shows effects of Covid vaccine in pregnancy on newborns

October 24, 2023

Covid hospitalizations rising among kids under 5, AAP says

“While children ages 0-4 are one-quarter of the overall U.S. child population, they comprise roughly half of recent COVID-19 hospital admissions.”

September 20, 2023

Health

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What parents need to know about bivalent boosters

The FDA recently authorized Pfizer's bivalent boosters for certain kids down to 6 months. Here's how to know if your child is eligible for one.

August 19, 2022

Covid-19, Health

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CDC ends quarantine recommendations for schools

If your child is exposed to Covid in a school setting, they can now stay in class.

August 12, 2022

Health

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Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids under 5? We’ve got answers

Vaccines are now available for kids ages 6 months to 5 years. As more guidelines are announced, we’ll update you here.

June 17, 2022

1st year know more, 2nd year know more, 3rd year know more, Health

The Covid treatment remdesivir is now FDA-approved for kids under 12

This approval provides a much needed safety net for our youngest population, but it doesn’t replace the need for a pediatric vaccine, experts say.

April 26, 2022

Health

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Having young kids might protect you from severe Covid, study shows

All those coughs and sniffles from your little one could be lending you cross-immunity.

August 4, 2022

2nd year know more, 3rd year know more, Health

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The pandemic drastically increased rates of postpartum depression. Dr. Harvey Karp shares what could help mothers now

And it’s not just PPD rates that are rising: Postpartum anxiety and post-traumatic stress are up, too.

May 19, 2022

1st year know more, 2nd year know more, Health, Mindfulness, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression

When is the best time to get the Covid vaccine or booster during pregnancy?

New research sheds light on when optimal antibody transfer occurs via the placenta.

February 22, 2022

Health

The pandemic robbed me of my dream for another baby

And I’m not alone. Motherly's 2022 State of Motherhood survey revealed the largest percentage of moms ever who say they do not plan to have more children.

January 14, 2022

Baby bust, Planning a pregnancy, Second pregnancy, Som, Som2022, Working from home

Is it the flu, RSV, a cold, allergies or Covid?

It's like the least-fun guessing game ever.

January 5, 2024

Allergies, Childrens health, Cold, Coronavirus, Flu, Flu season, Health, Pandemic, Shop

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New report shows daycare centers weren’t Covid transmission hubs after all

Kids were less likely to get the virus at childcare centers than they were from people they lived with, research shows.

December 2, 2023

Childcare, Health

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Free at-home Covid tests are coming back—here’s how to get them

Here's everything you need to know about getting your free COVID tests delivered by USPS.

November 21, 2023

Health

Covid vaccine doesn’t increase early miscarriage risk in men or women, study finds

The landmark study is the first to assess the risk of early miscarriage.

November 9, 2023

Health, Pregnancy

Large study shows effects of Covid vaccine in pregnancy on newborns

Receiving a Covid vaccine during pregnancy was not linked to adverse outcomes in baby’s first 6 months—and was even protective against more than just Covid.

October 24, 2023

Health, Mindfulness

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Why do kids have milder Covid symptoms than adults? A new study sheds some light

There’s a good reason why most kids have milder COVID symptoms than adults.

October 21, 2023

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Just like long Covid, you can have a ‘long cold’, study finds

The research highlights a possible reason for why some develop chronic fatigue syndrome after illness.

October 11, 2023

Health, Nutrition

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Health officials urge pregnant women to get vaccinated against flu, Covid and RSV

“We must use all available tools to protect those most at risk, including infants and young children, pregnant people, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions,” says CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen.

September 29, 2023

Health

Children's Health

Covid hospitalizations rising among kids under 5, AAP says

“While children ages 0-4 are one-quarter of the overall U.S. child population, they comprise roughly half of recent COVID-19 hospital admissions.”

September 20, 2023

Health

Covid

Should you get a Covid booster?

Experts share what to know about the new monovalent Covid vaccines—and who needs one.

September 12, 2023

Health

Children's Health

What if we didn’t have to worry about the ‘tripledemic’ this year?

For the first time ever, we have vaccines to protect against RSV, flu and Covid.

August 24, 2023

Health, Mindful parenting, Mindfulness

Child

What parents need to know about bivalent boosters

The FDA recently authorized Pfizer's bivalent boosters for certain kids down to 6 months. Here's how to know if your child is eligible for one.

August 19, 2022

Covid-19, Health

Child

CDC ends quarantine recommendations for schools

If your child is exposed to Covid in a school setting, they can now stay in class.

August 12, 2022

Health

Adult

Having young kids might protect you from severe Covid, study shows

All those coughs and sniffles from your little one could be lending you cross-immunity.

August 4, 2022

2nd year know more, 3rd year know more, Health

Covid

Everything parents need to know about the BA.5 subvariant

The newest Omicron subvariant is adept at evading vaccine antibodies—but vaccines are still protective.

July 11, 2022

1st year know more, 2nd year know more, 3rd year know more, Health

Child

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids under 5? We’ve got answers

Vaccines are now available for kids ages 6 months to 5 years. As more guidelines are announced, we’ll update you here.

June 17, 2022

1st year know more, 2nd year know more, 3rd year know more, Health

Women's Health

The pandemic drastically increased rates of postpartum depression. Dr. Harvey Karp shares what could help mothers now

And it’s not just PPD rates that are rising: Postpartum anxiety and post-traumatic stress are up, too.

May 19, 2022

1st year know more, 2nd year know more, Health, Mindfulness, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression

Child

The Covid treatment remdesivir is now FDA-approved for kids under 12

This approval provides a much needed safety net for our youngest population, but it doesn’t replace the need for a pediatric vaccine, experts say.

April 26, 2022

Health

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Covid

Everything parents need to know about Omicron’s BA.2 variant

The Omicron subvariant will likely cause an uptick in cases. But will it cause another surge?

March 22, 2022

Health

Children's Health

Croup is now a symptom of Covid in kids

A new study shows that the Omicron variant may cause a croup cough in kids. Here's what parents need to know.

March 8, 2022

Health

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