covid-19

She beat cancer + COVID. Now, this mom of 3 is gearing up for her 5th Olympics

Chaunté Lowe is a four-time Olympian who says being a mother made her a stronger competitor.

We talked to the U.S. Secretary of Education—here’s his vision for next school year

In an exclusive interview with Motherly, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona discussed the safe reopening of schools, the importance of listening to parents and the possibility of using schools as vaccination sites.

Kids now make up 22% of new COVID-19 cases in America

Experts say the vaccination of adults and the loosening of restrictions on school activities are to blame.

She had cancer at 14 and was told she’d never have children—14 years later, she had her miracle baby

You may not know the name Nicole Shulz, but if you've ever seen the 2000 film Erin Brockovich, you know her story.

Baby Shark and more shows are touring in-person this summer–but is it safe for unvaccinated kids?

Baby Shark Live, Jojo Siwa, Kidz Bop Live and more are all touring live this summer—many performances are at indoor venues.

It’s official: the CDC says you don’t have to wipe everything down

And if you're cleaning with disinfectants, the practice may actually cause more harm than good.

Nearly 80% of teachers and childcare workers have received the COVID vaccine

This is a huge step toward safely keeping schools open for in-person learning.

What’s behind COVID-19 spread in kids? Spoiler alert—it’s not the classroom

The CDC says youth sports are causing the virus to spread more than the classroom.

How to safely celebrate Easter this weekend with your family

The CDC has issued new guidelines for celebrating amid the pandemic.

How to get free Krispy Kreme donuts if you’ve gotten a COVID vaccine

All you need is proof of vaccination and you're eligible to receive free donuts for the rest of the year.

Biden signs stimulus package into law, direct deposits start this weekend

President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on Thursday afternoon, calling it an effort to rebuild "the backbone of this country."

A doctor’s prescription of hugs has gone viral and we are all a puddle of tears now

A grandmother was prescribed hugs after a year of isolation.

One year later: how life has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began

Virtually no aspect of life has been untouched.

Flu cases have plummeted. Here’s why

There's an unforeseen silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic: flu cases are at historic lows.

It’s official! CDC says vaccinated grandparents can visit their grandkids

We still need to be very careful, but this is a big step.

President Biden: Teachers must be prioritized for vaccines—right away

The push is all about treating educators like the essential workers they are.

NBC News’ Hallie Jackson wants the world to know how hard it is to be a mom in the pandemic

The news correspondent became a new mom last year and knows the struggles firsthand.

Johnson & Johnson plans to test its newly approved vaccine in infants

As the United States begins distribution of a third COVID-19 vaccine, Johnson & Johnson is planning expanded clinical trials that include infants and pregnant women.

500,000 American lives lost to COVID-19. What does that even look like?

As the United States passes a heartbreaking milestone, we're visualizing the high cost paid in American lives.

‘I’m done’: Mom’s viral post nails the struggle of every remote learning family

"We've thanked everyone from healthcare workers to grocery store employees but we haven't thanked the kids enough for bearing the burden of what we've put on their shoulders this year."