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Keep up with the latest news on what matters most to your family, from public health to parenting and maybe some celebrity gossip, too.

Brandi Gerstner and her team sitting beside breast pumps

This mama is building coronavirus ventilators from old breast pumps

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

Updated Jan. 27, 2022
pregnant nurses holding signs asking people to stay home

These pregnant ER nurses share an important message about coronavirus

"Our babies came to work for you! Stay home for them!"

Updated Jan. 28, 2022

Dolly Parton, LeVar Burton + more celebrities streaming story times for kids

Big stars are reading to little kids during this pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Kim Kardashian says being quarantined with her kids makes her rethink having more

"It's really tough. Really tough," shared Kardashian West.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
ER nurse tying her hair cap

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."

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

A father hid his coronavirus symptoms to get into the delivery wing

And the hospital is implementing stricter visitor screening because of it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Families are going on ‘bear hunts’ to ease the boredom of social distancing

The idea was inspired by the children's book We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury and is exactly how it sounds.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Amy Schumer + her son ‘visit’ her dad from a safe distance

They stood on the street waving a sign that reads: "Hi Grandpa! We Love You!"

Updated Jan. 04, 2022

President Trump just addressed the concerns of pregnant people

"I know many expectant mothers are understandably concerned," he said.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Delivery strike: Amazon + Instacart workers plan to walk off their jobs

This is what you need to know about delivery delays.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The White House is asking hospitals to give health care workers hazard pay

Some health care workers don't qualify for the stimulus checks announced last week, but the President is exploring other options.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Many parents can’t find formula, diapers or wipes

Here's how to make sure you can get the baby goods you need.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022

Update: People giving birth in New York will not be forced to do it alone

Partners and birth companions are allowed, says Gov. Cuomo's office.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The House passed the CARES act

What parents need to know about the stimulus package.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

These companies are stepping up to make medical masks for the pandemic

JOANN Fabrics recently kicked off a program to teach its crafty customers how to make face masks for healthcare workers.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This man thanking health care workers through a window is all of us ❤️

You can see how grateful he is. We are grateful, too.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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