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Yep, we’re all fighting with our partners right now

Solidarity. But also—here's how to help make it better.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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Facebook is giving $100 million in grants to small business owners

The program, which will be rolled out to up to 30,000 businesses worldwide, was announced by Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's COO, with a resources page dedicated to helping people navigate this challenging time.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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Coronavirus pandemic sheds light on the problem with underpaying women

A vaccine won't be enough to inoculate our society from a repeat of this disaster. We also need to improve remuneration for women, value the caring professions and stop gendered segregation at work.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

It’s okay to say that it’s really hard right now

This coronavirus quarantine life may be our "new normal"—but it definitely doesn't feel "normal."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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7 (easy) expert tips for getting through self-quarantine with your relationship intact

Now more than ever, we need to be a united front with our partners...even if it feels impossible.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022

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.

Updated Mar. 18, 2020
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Update: White House to send many people $2,000 stimulus to combat coronavirus hardship

The White House is making plans to send checks to Americans during the pandemic.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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This coronavirus IG post is going viral because it shows the reality medical professionals are facing right now

The reality of life for many medical professionals right now is that they have families at home they have to leave in order to go to work. To care for the sick, and to test those potentially infected with the coronavirus, putting themselves directly at risk for infection themselves.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

To the mom who didn’t expect to be homeschooling her kids right now

A note of encouragement from a homeschooling mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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These kind acts are the light we need in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic

We're seeing how social distancing can actually bring us closer to one another in some truly unexpected ways.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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Toni on what she wants moms to know about postpartum depression

"What was postpartum depression? No one told me this could happen. No one told me I wasn't a failure if I experienced it. No one told me they were there for me if I was struggling or there were steps I could take to heal."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Chelsea Clinton on coronavirus: ‘There’s a real responsibility to protect each other right now’

Her organization, Too Small to Fail, is doing its part by offering a staycation toolkit for parents.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

President Trump asks parents to homeschool + take stricter measures to limit the spread of coronavirus

"My administration is recommending that all Americans, including the young and healthy, work to engage in schooling from home when possible, avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people, avoid discretionary travel and avoid eating and drinking in bars, restaurants, and public food courts," Trump said Monday.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
female nurse performing a drive-thru COVID test

From the medical professionals to the grocery store employees—thank you

We need you all, *all* the helpers. You are changing the world in real-time. You are lifesavers and heroes.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
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Get ready for a coronavirus baby boom

A bunch of Christmas + New Year's babies are about to get made.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022
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