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This viral Instagram post sharing an ER nurse’s fear is so important to read

"I broke down and cried today. I cried of exhaustion, of defeat. Because after four years of being an ER nurse, I suddenly feel like I know nothing."

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.

Breastfeeding while you’re sick is harder than I ever imagined

It's a whole other level of physical exertion.

Mama, this is hard—but we can do hard things

I want to assure you (and myself)—we will be alright. Take a breath.

School is canceled here for the rest of the year—and I’m grieving for my child

I'm grieving for the loss of these rites of passage that guide our kids so steadily into the next phase of their lives.

I don’t want to give birth in a hospital right now

I have been pregnant for 245 days, and in the past 12 of those, everything I have come to know about how this baby will enter the world is on the chopping block.

I’m a teacher and I want parents to know—it’s okay for school to come second right now

Your family's well being comes first right now, mama.

This pregnant doctor’s tweet is going viral because it shows what they’re going through right now

"I've heard from so many pregnant HCWs across the country in the past week who are being asked to make impossible decisions right now," tweets Dr. Kate Otto Chebly.

I am pregnant during a pandemic—I want to stay calm, but I’m freaking out

It is a surreal time to be bringing a new baby into the world. But it's still a great one.

The coronavirus forced us into a bubble—and it’s exactly where I need to be, my baby

Because here in our bubble, it feels familiar. It feels comforting. It feels safe.

I’m days away from giving birth during the coronavirus pandemic

My body is stretched beyond recognition, but I now find myself hoping and wishing that he would stay tucked safely inside just a little while longer.

My child is vulnerable to COVID-19—here’s what I want you to know

Stay home as if lives depend on it—because more lives than you know actually do.

Thank you Josh Gad, aka Olaf, for reminding us it’s okay to feel sad right now

"I'm also emotional because of all of the incredible things that so many of you out there are doing on a daily basis. And I know it's a struggle right now for so many people. And I just wanted to say I love you all and I'm thinking of you all and we'll get through this."

50 moms around the world show us what coronavirus quarantine looks like for their family

No matter who we are or where we are in the world, right now, we're all in this together. ❤️

The world feels scary, my baby—but being with you is exactly what I need

I can't tell you when you'll get to play on the jungle gym again, but what I can tell you is you will see me every day. Because we will be together.

Getting enough sleep is more important than ever

Being quarantined and unexpectedly homeschooling is adding even more to the mental load of motherhood. Here's how to get rest, mama.

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.

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."

These viral videos of penguins are just what we needed to see today

Thank you to the Shedd Aquarium of Chicago for taking our minds off of the coronavirus news for a joyful moment.

I have anxiety about the Coronavirus—but I don’t want my kids to worry

Our kids are going to remember the feeling in their safe zone, their home, from the time "Coronavirus started spreading," and I don't want them to feel anxiety or panic.