Covid

Life

How to navigate the 2021 holiday season—safely

It's our second pandemic Christmas, but things are a bit brighter this year.

Covid

5 kid-friendly travel ideas for the Covid era

With so many families in desperate need of a break and reconnection, a little getaway might be just what the doctor ordered.

Viral & Trending

President Biden gives Big Bird sweet shoutout for getting Covid vaccine

President Biden's shoutout came after anti-vaxxers bullied the Sesame Street character online.

Child

Side effects of the Covid vaccine for kids are generally mild

New research shows that the risk of getting myocarditis is greater from Covid infection than from the vaccine.

News

For these parents, getting their 5- to 11-year-olds vaccinated is a huge relief

Many parents say they're not hesitant about getting their 5-11-year-olds vaccinated against COVID.

Health & Wellness

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Children's Health

Parents can schedule vaccine appointments for kids 5-11 online now

Both CVS and Walgreens are now offering online scheduling for COVID vaccines for kids 5-11.

Women's Health

The Covid vaccine does not affect fertility, but getting Covid does, study shows

We fact-checked the myths surrounding the Covid vaccine and fertility so you can make the most informed choices for your family.

Women's Health

No increased risk of miscarriage from Covid vaccination, says new study

The findings show that getting vaccinated in the first trimester is safe.

Life

AAP says the mental health crisis in children is officially a ‘national emergency’

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and other leading pediatric experts such…

Life

The CDC has approved Moderna’s vaccine for kids 6 to 17

COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 12 are now available.

Children's Health

Childhood vaccination rates continue to plummet since the start of the pandemic

"This leaves many children, especially younger ones, at risk of serious illness from vaccine-preventable diseases, like measles and whooping cough."

Children's Health

Parents sue school districts over masks after their kids contract COVID

“We’re hoping to do a class-action suit against all school boards in…

Mental Health

5 strategies for coping with a new round of Covid anxiety, from a therapist

It’s our third school year living with Covid. Setting boundaries and managing…

News

CDC issues ‘urgent health advisory’ for pregnant people to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Update: Due to an uptick in the number of pregnant people dying from…

Child

CDC panel recommends the Pfizer vaccine for children 12 and older

Children could get their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine as early as tomorrow.

Covid

ACOG recommends Covid booster shots for pregnant women

Pregnancy is considered a high-risk state when it comes to severe Covid.

Child

Parents are lying to get COVID-19 vaccines for their kids, and the FDA wants it to stop

In a new statement, the FDA warns parents about the risks of vaccinating early.

Adult

Emily Oster (once again) has the best advice for anxious parents navigating another pandemic school year

'The Family Firm' author explains why data and intentionality are the best tools for decision-making within a family.

It's Science

It’s science: Your kids are learning all the time—school or no school

The whole world is a classroom, and they learn from it every day (so don't stress about those worksheets).