covid-19

The pandemic is a crisis for girls’ education, says Malala Yousafzai

Nearly 130 million girls were denied education before the pandemic. Experts fear that an additional 20 million girls are at risk of dropping out because of COVID-19.

Dear Mr. President, as a mother I am afraid of coronavirus—here’s why

You tell us to not be afraid, but we're unsupported and alone.

American Idol alum turned influencer Casey Goode’s newborn tests positive for COVID-19

"Please send good energy to our little bub so he recovers fast."

Should you talk to your kids about President Trump having COVID?

Experts say it's best for kids to get potentially confusing news from trusted adults.

Could the President’s diagnosis be the wakeup call America needs?

Disinformation has lead to denial, but let's hope that changes now.

These best-selling dolls come with face masks because…2020

They provide an easy way to introduce (or reinforce) the importance of mask wearing in little ones.

President Trump taken to hospital less than 24 hours after tweeting diagnosis

Trump plans to spend several days at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre.

The pandemic is making it even harder for mothers to repay their student loans

The combination of the pre-pandemic wage gap, disproportionate job losses in 2020 and insufficient paid leave policies are setting women up for financial disaster. Here's what you need to know.

Parents knowingly sent COVID-positive kids to school—and that’s a sign society is failing families

Parents shouldn't feel as though they have no other choice.

Short term school closures will have longterm consequences—here’s why

It's making inequality worse for the most vulnerable kids.

The majority of children who die from COVID-19 are BIPOC, says CDC

More than 75% of fatal cases in kids are from marginalized communities.

My 10-month-old baby still hasn’t been held by her grandparents

And I'm not sure when that will change.

These are the best face masks for your entire family (under $20!)

Here's where to buy them, mama.

This viral video shows how 2020 has felt for moms (and we’re crying)

Three computers, a breast pump + a baby. Welcome to working motherhood in 2020.

Hospital policy saw Native American moms separated from babies during COVID-19

This investigation illustrated how much harm systemic racism can do in maternity wards.

The White House says teachers are essential workers—here’s what it means

Teachers return to classrooms after possible exposure to COVID-19 as long as they're asymptomatic.

Some kids can’t wear masks—and they don’t deserve to be shamed for it

Mask shaming has gone too far. There are a million reasons why that kid might not be wearing a mask.

The United States is failing to protect pregnant Black and Latina women during the pandemic

In Illinois, they make up over 70% of COVID-19 complicated pregnancies, for example.

It’s possible to make mom friends during a pandemic

Here's how (and why it's so important)

How we can model resilience during the pandemic for our kids

Let go of "ideal" and parent for the real.