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Drew Barrymore opened up about parenting in a pandemic: ‘I cry every day’
We are her and she is us.

This ‘love letter’ to the nurses who helped a med student battle COVID-19 is going viral
"When I was alone and terrified, these nurses became my family, seemingly taking care of me as they would their own children. From every 'Sweetheart, what can I do for you?' to every 'You're gonna get through this,' I felt their commitment and caring spirits."

20+ ideas for what to binge-watch during quarantine
We asked our staff what they're watching right now and they delivered.

‘Workin’ Moms’ season 4 airs tonight!
This is the perfect pandemic binge-watch for after bedtime.

Amy Schumer had to change her son’s middle name for this hilarious reason
Some names just don't go together.

Pregnant women about to give birth need COVID-19 testing
As many as 1 in 8 moms are asymptomatic.

It’s science: Getting dressed for the day can make you feel happier (even if you’re WFH)
In a phenomenon called enclothed cognition, your clothes may cover your body, but they also infiltrate your brain, putting you into a different psychological state.

Elmo’s dad tells mamas ‘you’re doing an awesome job’ while quarantining with kids
TBH, it's exactly what we need to hear right now.

Thank you to our mini-heroes—our kids
You're adapting to this world turned upside down in a way that's really inspiring.

Trainer tips for working out at home when you don’t have much room
2. Use small items already in your home.

Serena Williams shares her stretching routine and it’s perfect for mamas everywhere
Because our bodies could probably use a little extra love right now.

Microsoft is giving an extra 12 weeks of paid leave to parents because of coronavirus
Parents said school closures changed their lives and their employer listened.

Stimulus payments are on their way—here’s what to know, mama
It's coronation day! Wait... no... it's Economic Impact Payments day!

I swear by these Dragon’s Blood eye patches to look more awake
Trust me, it works.

Coronavirus has changed birth + postpartum forever
It shouldn't take a global pandemic to change the way our country supports women, but since it did, let's hope these changes stick.

If your germ-anxiety is heightened right now, I see you
My obsessive thoughts and internal battles are ones most people have never understood. Until now.

ABC is airing a star-studded Disney singalong this Thursday✨
Aladdin, you were right—this *is* a whole new world. And we need to sing about it.

This easy French braid ponytail is about to be your new go-to look
Bad hair days no more, mama.