Covid

New report: 1 in 5 women have left the workforce since the pandemic began

Report: "The burden of the coronavirus pandemic is falling hardest on women."

We created an at-home movie theater for our toddler (and it was so easy)

If we can't go to the movies, then we'll have the movies come to us with an at-home movie theater.

Planning to see family for Christmas? Here’s when to get tested & start quarantining

The CDC has updated its guidelines.

When will children or pregnant women get a COVID-19 vaccine?

"The window is closing on any chance of getting an approved vaccine for children before next school year."

Nicole Kidman says watching her kids ‘yearn for their friends’ during pandemic is hard

Kidman says she was unprepared for the level of loneliness her daughters are experiencing.

My mother is still waiting to hold her first grandchild

I became a mom without my mom by my side—something I wasn't prepared for and something I will never get back.

15 boredom-busting indoor toys + activities for children

Between weather and quarantine you'll likely be spending hours upon hours inside with your kids. Of course you're worried about health and safety—but you're probably also thinking about how in the world to entertain your little one for an extended period of time.

How do you feel about an extended Christmas break for schools?

It could help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

23 ideas to make your family Zoom holiday party actually fun

Games, activities, conversation starters–plus, how to choose the right platform for your fam.

10 phrases to help kids cope with holiday disappointment this year

4. "You know what we can finally do this year?"

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.

It’s science: You’re so exhausted because your ‘surge capacity’ is depleted

It goes beyond just being burned out.

The pandemic is forcing 74% of moms to consider quitting their jobs

Because it's the only way they can survive the mental load.

I had a miscarriage during quarantine and it was so lonely

Miscarriage is already a lonely process; you go from living for two to being back down to one. And no matter how much you're told it's "not your fault," you still feel like you failed.

A love letter to the mama struggling to get through this pandemic

If you are experiencing major pandemic fatigue, you're not alone.

Sorry, you can’t meet our baby yet

Thank you for understanding. ❤️

Jess on having postpartum depression and feeling isolated and alone during Covid-19

"Life is hard right now."

Kelly on having to go to prenatal appointments alone because of Covid-19 restrictions

"I again had to go to this appointment alone, which didn't seem like a big deal because baby was healthy, right?"

My kids’ first cold of the pandemic school year was a nightmare for our family

It's going to be a long cold & flu season.

Having a newborn during a pandemic is the hardest thing I’ve ever done

I celebrate despite "it all." I celebrate myself. That I am managing. I am managing. These feel like heartbreaks. These feel like miracles.