pandemic

President Biden: Teachers must be prioritized for vaccines—right away

The push is all about treating educators like the essential workers they are.

NBC News’ Hallie Jackson wants the world to know how hard it is to be a mom in the pandemic

The news correspondent became a new mom last year and knows the struggles firsthand.

This viral tweet drops a truth bomb about pandemic parenting

Say it louder for those of us in the back, mama

8 lies I believed about what parenting in a pandemic would be like—until we all lived it

#2: That I would be ready to send my kids back to school when it became a possibility.

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

Help us tell your story.

Mila Kunis joked about wanting to “get away” from her kids during the pandemic—and we so get it

"I was literally like, 'I don't care. I need to get out of this house!'"

Jill Biden reminds struggling moms: “You’re not failing”

"You're strong. You're resilient. And you're doing your best to carry your family through one of the most difficult times in memory."

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.

NEW STUDY: Working moms are struggling more than ever during Covid-19

Working moms are more likely than working dads to say work-life balance has gotten harder.

Women accounted for all of the American jobs lost in December

Overall, women lost 156,000 jobs while men gained 16,000 jobs.

To the boss who’s given me empathy and empowerment this year, thank you

A reminder that a little humanity goes a long way, and a lot of humanity might change someone's life.

Parenting in 2020 was all about winging it

A lot of 'firsts' happened for me this year.

What kindergarten teachers want parents to know about pandemic school

Rest easy—kids are resilient.

Emily Oster on pressure-free parenting and why data is our friend

In this episode, Liz speaks with professor, economist, and author Emily Oster…

This school district’s snow day announcement has us

Administrators wanted to make "sure this is one thing our kids won't lose this year."

The eye-opening lessons I learned living with my parents as an adult

They were available to us but not intrusive. They were helpful but not assertive. They shared wisdom but never told us what to do. They were there for our children but never took away our time with them.

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.

To the new mama navigating her 4th trimester alone—I see you

You were strong and brave to get this far. I know you felt all of us cheering for you. But now, in these weeks and months, I want you to know that we're still cheering for you.

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.

Gained weight during the pandemic? Yeah, we all have

This article is the warm, non-judgmental hug you need.