pandemic

65% of working parents with kids doing remote learning are burnt out

It's not you, mama.

Dear 2020 baby: Thank you

This year has been a mess. But you've been the light in the darkness.

Can parents have separation anxiety, too? (Spoiler: yes)

Anyone else out there struggling with separation while their kids are at school during the pandemic? ✋

It’s science: *This* is why you feel so distant from your partner right now

It's not your marriage, it's COVID.

I’m lowering my standards when it comes to motherhood—and I’ve never been happier

It's the only way I'm going to make it through this.

Ask Motherly: I’m about to have two kids under 2, during a pandemic—how do I do this?

Motherly's co-founders offer game-changing, life-changing advice for moms of two under 2 (because mama, we've been there).

I’m done feeling guilty for my child’s pandemic screen time

I'm tired of shaming myself over it, and also I'm just tired. I'm really tired.

60% of American parents still plan to trick-or-treat this year

Will you bring your kids out on Halloween?

These best-selling dolls come with face masks because…2020

They provide an easy way to introduce (or reinforce) the importance of mask wearing in little ones.

Mothers are 3 times more likely than fathers to lose their jobs during the pandemic

Moms aren't "unsung heroes," they're victims of a broken society.

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.

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

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

Rosh Hashanah is redefining our Jewish community this year

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

This viral video shows how 2020 has felt for moms (and we’re crying)

Three computers, a breast pump + a baby. Welcome to working motherhood in 2020.

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

Teachers and librarians weigh in.

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

Here's what we can do about it.

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.

It’s possible to make mom friends during a pandemic

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

How we can model resilience during the pandemic for our kids

Let go of "ideal" and parent for the real.

The truth about those child trafficking conspiracy theories

Here's how to spot disinformation and how to protect yourself.