childrens health

COVID-19 may harm placentas, says small study

But there's no reason to panic, mama.

Camp is canceled and I don’t know how I’m going to get through the summer

Mothers are expirienceing a significant increase in their stress level since the pandemic.

This mom made a mask for the tooth fairy (because mamas make magic happen)

Her daughter thought the fairy would need it during the pandemic.

To the sensitive kids—I see you

To the empaths, the worriers, the sensitive ones who pick up on feelings without words even being uttered. I get you.

It’s science: This is why you’re having trouble concentrating right now

And what to do about it, mama.

Dr. Fauci urges caution around re-opening schools too quickly

"We really better be very careful, particularly when it comes to children, because the more and more we learn, we're seeing things about what this virus can do that we didn't see from the studies in China or in Europe," says Fauci.

Thank you Netflix, TikTok + Instacart for getting me through quarantine

True story: I learned the "I'm a Savage" dance in the bathroom at 2 am because I couldn't sleep.

Social distancing has me socially exhausted

I'm virtually connecting with friends and family more than ever before.

Everything we know about coronavirus antibody testing + immunity (so far)

What parents need to know about COVID-19 antibodies.

Summer isn’t canceled

We only have 18 summers with our kids—we can't miss a single one.

It’s science: Why your child is extra clingy right now

What's that? Your child is literally climbing all over you? Yep, that's normal.

Here’s where you can still buy hand sanitizers right now

If you can't add them to your grocery order, try one of these.

My kids are becoming best friends right before my eyes

At this moment, in this chaos—they not only have each other, but they have also FOUND each other.

Moms need more energy than ever right now—here’s where to get it

And for once, coffee is not involved. :coffee:

Here’s what’s coming to Hulu, Disney+, Netflix + HBO in May

Get ready to unwind.

You’re not doing it wrong—we’re not meant to parent in isolation

Before it was hard to keep up with the demands of life—now it is actually impossible.

Essential workers from Amazon, Instacart and more plan to strike on May 1st

The workers are calling for more personal protective equipment, more thorough cleanings of workplaces with positive COVID-19 cases, paid leave and hazard pay.

Here’s how to adapt your birth plan during COVID-19

It is still very possible to have a beautiful birth.

Children’s quarantine grief can look like anger—here’s how to respond

Your love has never been more important, mama.

The rollercoaster of emotions that is quarantining with kids

Even if someone has it worse, your pain during this pandemic is valid.