coronavirus

Career & Money

The pandemic is making it even harder for mothers to repay their student loans

The combination of the pre-pandemic wage gap, disproportionate job losses in 2020 and insufficient paid leave policies are setting women up for financial disaster. Here's what you need to know.

Parenting

Screen-free ways for kids to take a ‘brain break’ from virtual school

Whether your kids need movement, comfort or help with skills, brain breaks are essential on remote learning days.

Children's Health

70% of kids feel sad, worried or overwhelmed right now, says new survey

If your child is melting down, they are perfectly normal.

Children's Health

Parents knowingly sent COVID-positive kids to school—and that’s a sign society is failing families

Parents shouldn't feel as though they have no other choice.

Life

Short term school closures will have longterm consequences—here’s why

It's making inequality worse for the most vulnerable kids.

Children's Health

The majority of children who die from COVID-19 are BIPOC, says CDC

More than 75% of fatal cases in kids are from marginalized communities.

Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is redefining our Jewish community this year

This past year has brought new meaning to the word diaspora.

Life

My 10-month-old baby still hasn’t been held by her grandparents

And I'm not sure when that will change.

Shop

These are the best face masks for your entire family (under $20!)

Here's where to buy them, mama.

Child

This teacher is going viral after finding a genius face mask accessory

Have you heard of mask brackets?

Health & Wellness

Dwayne Johnson, wife Lauren + their 2  ‘baby girls’ all tested positive for COVID-19

"I wish it was only me who tested positive, but it wasn't, it was my entire family."

Health & Wellness

Hospital policy saw Native American moms separated from babies during COVID-19

This investigation illustrated how much harm systemic racism can do in maternity wards.

Entertainment

20 children’s books to help kids cope with the pandemic

Teachers and librarians weigh in.

Children's Health

Your toddler’s tantrum is related to your own pandemic stress, mama

Here's what we can do about it.

Children's Health

WHO releases new guidelines: Children under 5 shouldn’t have to wear masks

But those over 12 should.

Life

The White House says teachers are essential workers—here’s what it means

Teachers return to classrooms after possible exposure to COVID-19 as long as they're asymptomatic.

Children's Health

Some kids can’t wear masks—and they don’t deserve to be shamed for it

Mask shaming has gone too far. There are a million reasons why that kid might not be wearing a mask.

Parenting

FaceTime with friends: How to make video chats meaningful + fun for babies and little kids

30% of kids under age 6 use video chat at least once a week—here's how to make it work.

Health & Wellness

The United States is failing to protect pregnant Black and Latina women during the pandemic

In Illinois, they make up over 70% of COVID-19 complicated pregnancies, for example.

Community & Friendship

It’s possible to make mom friends during a pandemic

Here's how (and why it's so important)