Health

I lost my job because of the coronavirus pandemic

My boss called and asked if I could come into the office for a quick meeting. My stomach sank. I knew what was coming

Birth in a pandemic: A baby was born in the toilet paper aisle at Walmart

It took less than an hour.

10 phrases parents can use to help kids understand social distancing

1. "We're all working together to fight this."

Coronavirus quarantine—the ultimate test of a marriage

We need to split responsibilities—now more than ever.

17 fascinating + fun virtual activities to entertain you and your kids during the coronavirus outbreak

It's time to have a little fun, mama.

These viral comics perfectly capture the reality of life for parents during quarantine

And what they're reminding us mostly is that we're all in this strange "new normal" together.

This touching moment between a granddaughter and her quarantined grandfather is what we need right now

Get ready to shed happy tears.

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.

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.

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.

The mental load of motherhood is about to get so much worse

Tonight I'm crying for myself and all the other mothers who just found out school is closed. All the moms who are making frantic phone calls right now, trying to rearrange their lives while people tell them to "relax."

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.

Get ready for a coronavirus baby boom

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

Social distancing for parents means empty playgrounds & canceled playdates

Some doctors are calling for playdates, birthday parties and sleepovers to be canceled to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus: How to flatten your anxiety while flattening the curve

This is hard. Let's all just admit that. But we can get through it—together.

6 expert ways to manage your coronavirus anxiety, mama

Moms are facing a double challenge right now: Here's how to manage your own fears while modeling resilience for your kids.

6 immune-boosting steps to beat back-to-school germs

A naturopathic doctor shares how to keep your whole family in good health with easy upgrades to your routine.

Thank you to the mamas on the front lines—we see you

Now more than ever, mamas are pushed to the absolute max. They’re…

Kyleen on thinking postpartum depression couldn’t happen to her

"I felt lonely, but at the same time I wanted to be alone."

Jenna Dewan uses this belly mask during her pregnancy (and we love it, too)

Sheet masks aren't just for faces, mama!