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When you ask me what the pandemic was like, here’s what I’ll say

Today, I am writing to you to talk about the part when we decided to change the world.

Female leaders are winning the COVID-19 wars

Jacinda Ardern's coronavirus response might eliminate COVID-19 in New Zealand.

Sesame Street & CNN team up to help explain COVID-19 to your kids

The 90-minute special "will tackle issues including education, anxiety, screen time and playdates," CNN states.

Kate Middleton posts an ‘Instagram vs. reality’ about Prince Louis

And it's too cute.

These viral bump photos from the front lines share an important message

It's a perfect way to capture the dualism of pregnancy: This woman is both vulnerable and strong.

Harmonia Rosales on being a single mom, a working artist and finding her path in life

Artist Harmonia Rosales, talks to Liz about how her daughter inspired her paintings, pursuing a creative career path after having her children, and why she hopes her art reshapes the narrative of what power and beauty looks like, putting women – and particularly women of color – at the center. She also talks about the parallels between creating art and motherhood and encourages mothers to remember that it is never too late to pursue a dream.

Don’t forget to celebrate your friend whose baby shower just got canceled

A baby shower might not seem worthy enough of a loss to grieve over, but for me it is.

11 sustainable habits trending on Pinterest right now

Small changes can make a big difference, mama.

This viral heat-free curl hack is genius 

Say hello to bouncy curls—without a curling iron.

I let myself cry, but then I keep going

We cry because it's all too much. It's overwhelming. It's fast and furious. It's all so brand new. But, then, after we cry, we dry our eyes. We keep going.

The upside of the pandemic: Our planet is healing

This could be a turning point for our children, the earth and their future—but only if we learn from this moment.

How to prepare for postpartum during a pandemic

8 totally doable steps you can take now to help set your mind at ease

I don’t like to admit it, but sometimes I yell at my kids

Delivering a baby during a pandemic turned out to be a blessing in disguise

This time, it was just my husband and me. The room was quiet. No chaos of visitors. The conversations were just between us. Just the two of us for the first time in six and a half years.

10 items to turn any space into a Montessori-inspired playroom

A space that's experience focused and will inspire creative play.

Take our quick survey to tell the world what it’s like to be a mother during COVID-19

How has this changed your life?

Megan on persistently having to beg for help for postpartum depression

"I kept begging the nurse to tell me that I was OK. I kept saying over and over again, “I don’t feel alive. Am I alive?” The nurse kept asking me if I knew that I was repeating that over and over again. I didn’t care though. I didn’t feel like I was in my body. I was so detached from reality and the world around me…"

I can’t believe I used to think leggings weren’t ‘real’ pants

They're my new power suit.

Teachers, you deserve a raise

Oh, and do you take whipped cream on your latte? Because I promise—the next one is on me.

9 ways to reduce your household carbon footprint right now

2. Offer chores that save energy.