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Covid

Pandemic parenting is not for the faint of heart. You have questions about vaccines, symptoms, school, mental health and more—and we have expert-backed answers.

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How to navigate the 2021 holiday season—safely

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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…

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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."

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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…

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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…

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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.

ACOG recommends Covid booster shots for pregnant women

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

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.

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.

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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).

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