coronavirus children

‘Captain Underpants’ writer Dav Pilkey is hosting virtual drawing classes for kids during coronavirus isolation

The bestselling author and illustrator was inspired by his mother

Mama, this is hard—but we can do hard things

I want to assure you (and myself)—we will be alright. Take a breath.

8 ways to reconnect with your child, even when you’re pressed for time

We're all juggling a lot right now—and these sweet, bite-sized rituals can help keep the peace at home.

Breastfeeding while you’re sick is harder than I ever imagined

It's a whole other level of physical exertion.

Families are going on ‘bear hunts’ to ease the boredom of social distancing

The idea was inspired by the children's book We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury and is exactly how it sounds.

School is canceled here for the rest of the year—and I’m grieving for my child

I'm grieving for the loss of these rites of passage that guide our kids so steadily into the next phase of their lives.

Here’s what’s new on Hulu, Netflix + HBO in April

Plus, what's leaving.

5 tips for homeschooling a child with special needs, according to a special ed teacher

School closures are a challenge for parents of special needs kids, but here's what a teacher wants you to know.

The first infant death in the U.S. associated with COVID-19 announced in Illinois

The first infant death due to the coronavirus was reported this weekend in Illinois.

I’m a teacher and I want parents to know—it’s okay for school to come second right now

Your family's well being comes first right now, mama.

I don’t want to give birth in a hospital right now

I have been pregnant for 245 days, and in the past 12 of those, everything I have come to know about how this baby will enter the world is on the chopping block.

This former NI​CU baby is making mas​k covers for nurses fighting coronavirus ❤️

5-year-old son Christian is helping nurses like they helped him.

I am pregnant during a pandemic—I want to stay calm, but I’m freaking out

It is a surreal time to be bringing a new baby into the world. But it's still a great one.

This pregnant doctor’s tweet is going viral because it shows what they’re going through right now

"I've heard from so many pregnant HCWs across the country in the past week who are being asked to make impossible decisions right now," tweets Dr. Kate Otto Chebly.

What went viral this week: Companies come through for hospital workers, people connect while social distancing and more

These are the stories making us smile this week.

The coronavirus forced us into a bubble—and it’s exactly where I need to be, my baby

Because here in our bubble, it feels familiar. It feels comforting. It feels safe.

I’m days away from giving birth during the coronavirus pandemic

My body is stretched beyond recognition, but I now find myself hoping and wishing that he would stay tucked safely inside just a little while longer.

30+ activities you can do with preschoolers to 10-year-olds

Including a sample homeschooling schedule.

50 moms around the world show us what coronavirus quarantine looks like for their family

No matter who we are or where we are in the world, right now, we're all in this together. ❤️

Thank you Josh Gad, aka Olaf, for reminding us it’s okay to feel sad right now

"I'm also emotional because of all of the incredible things that so many of you out there are doing on a daily basis. And I know it's a struggle right now for so many people. And I just wanted to say I love you all and I'm thinking of you all and we'll get through this."