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You’ve got questions about kids and Covid and we’ve got expert-backed answers, from symptoms to new strains.

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Here’s what schools could look like when they reopen

Masks, spaced-out desks, daily deep cleaning—and no additional funding. If it sounds complicated, you're right, it is..

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This (free!) book helps kids with autism understand mask-wearing

"Once we talk about it in a non-scary way, it will become more normalized and cause less anxiety, Tuchel explained on her website. "So, here is a free story to help us and our children."

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Summer activities are canceled, but the magic of the season isn’t

This summer feels like both an insurmountable task and an incredible opportunity.

mom and son playing on the beach

Our family has been apart for 13 weeks—here’s what we learned about parenting

Thirteen weeks since I've held my husband's hand. Thirteen weeks since our daughter has hugged her father.

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How to help kids be resilient through the pandemic

The mental health techniques developed by disaster response experts can help parents right now.

kid jumping on the bed

How to set limits during quarantine

The parent-child connection is critical, but there also needs to be rules.

Sesame Street characters

Sesame Street & CNN team up to help explain COVID-19 to your kids

The 90-minute special "will tackle issues including education, anxiety, screen time and playdates," CNN states.

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I tested positive for COVID-19—life is paused completely, until further notice

Even though we have made it through more than half of our mandatory quarantine already, I'm terrified by the thought of leaving again—even when I'm cleared to.

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