covid-19

COVID-19 is making it harder for parents to find dental care for kids

1 in 3 parents say COVID-19 has made it more difficult to book appointments for their kids, according to a new study.

We want to know how the pandemic has changed the way you parent

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Your first grader could be vaccinated against COVID-19 by September

Dr. Fauci predicts we could have an authorized vaccine for kids as young as first graders by the fall.

Here’s what we know about the COVID vaccine so far

The COVID vaccine will be ready for children, pregnant women and other subsets at different times.

CDC officials: Schools should reopen with precautions

A new report argues that schools are unlikely to fuel the spread of COVID-19, provided safety protocols are followed.

Will your child’s school reopen this spring?

President Biden wants most K-12 schools to reopen within 100 days. Will it happen?

How I’m using my mom’s recipe of sweetness amid tragedy to spark joy with my son

Life brings us back, so often, to where we start. Like rocket ships orbiting the earth. Or a virus traversing the globe.

COVID-19 cases among children hit a record high

More American children contracted COVID-19 from January 7 through 14 than any other week in the pandemic.

Amazon now sells COVID tests—but read this before you ‘add to cart’

Here's what you need to know about the at-home COVID tests sold on Amazon.

Dr. Fauci answers kids’ questions about COVID-19

During a virtual town hall for kids, Dr. Fauci talked about vaccines, whether you can get COVID from your pet, and more.

Here’s everything we know so far about the new variant of COVID-19

We need to take it seriously, but there is reason to have hope, too.

This mail carrier left a care package for a single mom with COVID-19

"I had just run out of orange juice and I needed that to give to my son."

Is a post-pandemic baby boom coming?

One scholar predicts a new 'roaring 20s' era following widespread vaccination against COVID-19

Survey: Screen time + emotional health are top concerns for parents

A national poll reveals parents are worried about social media use, bullying, and internet safety for their kids

Parents will get $600 per child in their stimulus check

Some adults are getting smaller checks, but kids are getting more this time around.

After the year we’ve had, you deserve a win, mama

Whatever battles you fought this year, you did it—we're almost there

What kindergarten teachers want parents to know about pandemic school

Rest easy—kids are resilient.

Hungry parents are skipping meals to feed their kids during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened the already troubling food insecurity crisis in America.

7 ways unemployed moms can get support—right now

In September 2020 alone, a whopping 865,000 women left the workforce—four times the amount of men. And, of all the jobs eliminated in the first wave of layoffs post-pandemic, approximately 60% were women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics by the U.S. Department of Labor.

40+ moms share what they would do if the pandemic ended right now

Spoiler: A lot of raging parties filled with hugs will take place.