Health & Wellness

This mama is building coronavirus ventilators from old breast pumps

Mom Brandi Gerstner (with fellow engineers) hacked her old pump for a new purpose.

This viral post from an ER nurse about separating from her child is heartbreaking

"I feel punished for having to be the 'good guy.' I have to send my 3.5yo child away. I won't get to visit her. I won't get to hug her. I won't get to tuck her in at night. We have FaceTime, and that's it. For up to a month, or who knows how long...and many of my coworkers have had to do the same."

Andy Cohen reunites with his son after COVID-19 quarantine

The Bravo host says this reunion is the "best one yet."

What you need to know about COVID-19 infant deaths

"This is absolutely heartbreaking," says Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.

It’s working, mama: New data shows fevers on the decline

The good news we all need.

PE at home: 10 fun activities to get the whole family moving

Who needs a gym? (Or a jungle gym, for that matter?)

The first infant death in the U.S. associated with COVID-19 announced in Illinois

The first infant death due to the coronavirus was reported this weekend in Illinois.

Parenting during a pandemic: WHO, UNICEF + The University of Oxford release a new resource for parents

They cover everything from how to talk to your kids about COVID-19 to how keep calm and manage stress.

This viral post explains how pregnant women everywhere feel right now

It's okay to mourn at how things have changed.

What happens when both parents catch COVID-19 but have two children to care for

With both of us now sick, we set the bar at survival. We took turns with the kids. We wore masks and gloves to make their food. We begged them to put themselves to bed. We tried not to seem sick, even though we took one step forward, another back.

It’s science: Why your toddler is obsessed with your phone

And why it's OK to give in right now, mama.

Parents in medicine are separating from their kids to fight coronavirus 💔

They're making a huge sacrifice.

Why protecting your mental health is so important right now

It's okay to create boundaries for the sake of your mental health, mama.

This former NI​CU baby is making mas​k covers for nurses fighting coronavirus ❤️

5-year-old son Christian is helping nurses like they helped him.

Social distancing doesn’t have to mean loneliness—here’s how to stay connected

Why it's so important to text your best friend right now, mama.

Mothering during coronavirus is the ultimate test—but you’re already succeeding

Mama, you were made for this moment.

It’s science: It’s natural for your kids to feel anxiety right now—but it’s temporary

Here's what you can do to make it better, mama.

5 facts about our progress to finding a coronavirus vaccine

There's a lot of misinformation out there, so here's what we know to be true right now. 👇

Poison control alert: Keep hand sanitizer away from kids

One small but important item parents may have overlooked amidst the chaos of coronavirus confinement this week? Baby and kid-proofing our new quarantined lives.

If your child’s school closes, don’t panic: Here’s a list of homeschooling resources

Bookmark this list of resources and ideas for coronavirus-related school closures.