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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.

New report: 1 in 5 women have left the workforce since the pandemic began

Report: "The burden of the coronavirus pandemic is falling hardest on women."

child at the doctor

When will children or pregnant women get a COVID-19 vaccine?

"The window is closing on any chance of getting an approved vaccine for children before next school year."

Nicole Kidman says watching her kids ‘yearn for their friends’ during pandemic is hard

Kidman says she was unprepared for the level of loneliness her daughters are experiencing.

baby talking to grandma through a computer

My mother is still waiting to hold her first grandchild

I became a mom without my mom by my side—something I wasn't prepared for and something I will never get back.

15 boredom-busting indoor toys + activities for children

Between weather and quarantine you'll likely be spending hours upon hours inside with your kids. Of course you're worried about health and safety—but you're probably also thinking about how in the world to entertain your little one for an extended period of time.

two sisters watching something on a tv

23 ideas to make your family Zoom holiday party actually fun

Games, activities, conversation starters–plus, how to choose the right platform for your fam.

mom helping a child put on a mask

Why science says we need to open schools—and shut bars

Recent research suggests we CAN open schools safely, but we need to refocus our priorities.

I had a miscarriage during quarantine and it was so lonely

Miscarriage is already a lonely process; you go from living for two to being back down to one. And no matter how much you're told it's "not your fault," you still feel like you failed.

mom hugging knees sitting in bed

A love letter to the mama struggling to get through this pandemic

If you are experiencing major pandemic fatigue, you're not alone.

family selfie with mom, dad and toddler son sitting on the couch - essay on pregnancy during Covid-19

Kelly on having to go to prenatal appointments alone because of Covid-19 restrictions

"I again had to go to this appointment alone, which didn't seem like a big deal because baby was healthy, right?"

mom snuggling a newborn

Having a newborn during a pandemic is the hardest thing I’ve ever done

I celebrate despite "it all." I celebrate myself. That I am managing. I am managing. These feel like heartbreaks. These feel like miracles.

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