Health & Wellness

Should you send your child to day care or day camp this summer? Here’s why it’s so hard to decide

5 reasons why this important decision is so stressful right now.

New Zealand is COVID-free—what families can learn from their lessons

Kids were allowed back to school in New Zealand in late May.

WHO clarifies stance on the asymptomatic spread of coronavirus

It's not as rare as a misunderstanding on Monday led people to believe.

6 ways Black mothers can prioritize their mental health

As mama goes, so goes the family. Here's how to take care and find the support you need.

How to safely give hugs during a pandemic, according to experts

Here's how to minimize the risk.

It’s science: Children aren’t color-blind

Kids know the difference between colors applied to objects and the social meaning of colors when applied to race.

Clear masks allow young children to keep learning from adults’ faces

Transparent face masks are something for parents to consider.

96% of pregnant people still planning hospital births despite pandemic

"I considered the home birth for a second, but then realized that would be nearly impossible with my circumstances," Sarah tells Motherly.

It’s science: Boredom builds your child’s resilience and creativity

It's okay if your kids get bored.

‘I’m just tapped out’: This mom of 5 is going viral for saying what we all feel

"The laptop wouldn't connect to the internet. The baby was fussing. My oldest was frustrated I had to pull her from what she was in the middle of. I had noise coming from each room with all the kids trying to, you know, 'school', and it took every fiber of my being not to throw the laptop off the table."

This mom made a mask for the tooth fairy (because mamas make magic happen)

Her daughter thought the fairy would need it during the pandemic.

9 no-equipment exercises you can do anywhere

P.volve master trainer Antonietta Vicaria swears by these.

Should I try to get pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic?

Good news. You don't necessarily have to change your plans.

20 small indulgences that turn your bathroom into a spa (or at least make it a little more spa-like)

It's the little things, you know?

Childhood vaccinations are dropping during the pandemic

"We want to reassure all our families that pediatricians have innovated ways to make visits even safer."

Zoom fatigue is real and our kids are feeling it

Educational screen time and virtual playdates are burning kids out—so if you need to turn the computer and let your kids disconnect today, don't feel bad, mama.

The hidden risk of postpartum depression during quarantine (and how to get help)

Now more than ever, we have to take care of our mental health, particularly new parents.

My advice for the first year of motherhood? Honor your emotions

It may feel like a roller coaster, but it sure is a fun ride.

Officials investigating more cases of mysterious Kawasaki-like illness in kids

What parents need to know.

How to help kids be resilient through the pandemic

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