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How to help kids be resilient through the pandemic

The mental health techniques developed by disaster response experts can help parents right now.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Why employees deserve an extra day off this month

"Employee burnout was a problem before the coronavirus global pandemic, and now the risks of burnout are painfully acute during this crisis," says Melissa Jezior, president and chief executive officer of Eagle Hill Consulting.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

The postpartum anxiety struggle is real

My postpartum anxiety follows me everywhere.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022

Dr. Fauci urges caution around re-opening schools too quickly

"We really better be very careful, particularly when it comes to children, because the more and more we learn, we're seeing things about what this virus can do that we didn't see from the studies in China or in Europe," says Fauci.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

My birth story: My placenta accreta changed my entrance to motherhood

I was angry that the birth of my daughter was associated with trauma.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

A very important letter for new mamas

Listen, mom-guilt is a dirty liar. Yes, it's your job to fill your little human's needs, but you matter too. Don't forget to take care of yourself. Hang out with friends, take a drive blaring 90's hip hop or shower without interruptions—trust me, you'll be a better person (and mom) because of it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Thank you Netflix, TikTok + Instacart for getting me through quarantine

True story: I learned the "I'm a Savage" dance in the bathroom at 2 am because I couldn't sleep.

Updated Dec. 28, 2021
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Childcare is essential for parents—but the industry is in danger

There are 20 million kids under age 5 in this country, the majority of which normally receive some amount of paid care. We can't let this industry collapse.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022

Social distancing has me socially exhausted

I'm virtually connecting with friends and family more than ever before.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Becoming a mother made me love mine even more

I realize now, firsthand, more facets of my mother's love for me. I viscerally understand the sleepless nights, the aches and pains, worries and unrelenting devotion even in the face of great challenge.

Updated Dec. 01, 2022
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I miss having personal space

My once quiet area, free of distraction and interruption, is now the communal space for all child activities.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

My firstborn, I know it’s been a hard adjustment

My boy, I'm so proud. Proud of the way you've adapted to your new role.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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5 ways to talk to your partner about sharing the workload at home right now

"So much has changed. Let's talk about how we're going to make this work for us both."

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
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I miss my friends so much

Sure, my kids miss their friends a lot—but so do I.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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Everything we know (so far) about how states reopening will affect families

When can we have playdates? When can we use child care? For families, reopening is complicated.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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