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Siobhan Adcock

Siobhan Adcock is the former Experts Editor at Motherly. The author of two novels about motherhood, The Completionist and The Barter, her writing has also appeared in Romper, Bustle, Ms., What to Expect, Baby Center, Epicurious, McSweeney's, Slate, Salon, and elsewhere.

Child

Why science says we need to open schools—and shut bars

Recent research suggests we CAN open schools safely, but we need to refocus our priorities.

Parenting

Playing with stuffed animals is the worst—but I still do it for my child

True life: I have literally fallen asleep while playing stuffed animals with my daughter, it is so soul-piercingly boring.

Life

What parents need to know from Joe Biden’s town hall

We broke it down here.

Life

I’m going all-in on Halloween this year—and I’m not ashamed of it

Because my family needs it. And because, 2020.

Children's Health

Should you talk to your kids about President Trump having COVID?

Experts say it's best for kids to get potentially confusing news from trusted adults.

Life

Moms don’t want to be called superheroes—they want help

This viral post says what we're all feeling when we hear, "OMG you're so amazing, how do you do it?"

Life

If my child’s school opens, I’m sending her

Here's why.

Child

Microschools + pandemic pods may solve one problem, but there’s more to the story

Here's what's missing from this particular solution: Equity.

Life

Disney World is reopening this weekend

California isn't ready, but the Florida Disney park is.

Back To School

When will children go back to school? That depends on where you live

The goalpost is moving again. But there's reason for hope.

Life

A love letter to my dishwasher in these unprecedented times

An ode to the hardworking appliance that is the true pandemic M.V.P.

Child

Here’s what schools could look like when they reopen

Masks, spaced-out desks, daily deep cleaning—and no additional funding. If it sounds complicated, you're right, it is..

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