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mom walking son into school

13 traditions to make your child’s first day of school extra special

Looking for a way to help get your child excited for school? We've got you covered, mama.

Updated Jul. 19, 2022

Emotional mom drops baby off for first day of daycare after pandemic in viral TikTok

It's so hard to drop your baby off at daycare for the first time, especially after 16 months at home with them.

Updated Jun. 22, 2021

The surprising benefit of kids wearing masks

What doctors and parents say about the psychological benefits of masks

Updated Aug. 10, 2020

Can’t decide between physical or virtual school? This CDC tool will help

It can seem like there are simultaneously infinite choices and none at the same time.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

How to support kids’ emotions during back-to-school season this year

More than ever, kids need social and emotional support as the school year begins.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Everything about this school year feels wrong

But the hard choices could lead to a new, better education system

Updated Jul. 24, 2020
little girl coloring- preschool prep

24 simple activities to help prepare your child for preschool

Help your child feel more confident in preschool by practicing these essential skills at home.

Updated Apr. 17, 2024

Starting kindergarten during a pandemic? Don’t panic, mama

Here's how to prepare your child (and yourself) for a year of changes.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

CDC report warned against fully reopening schools—here’s why

There are "noticeable gaps" in many K-12 reopening plans—gaps that put communities at risk for coronavirus.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Teacher’s viral plea about school re-opening plans: ‘I don’t see ANY consideration for the adults’

"When you're out there demanding that schools open and all of your arguments are about you, about what you need, about what your kids need, but NEVER ONCE mention the dangers to the staff and faculty who will necessarily need to be in those schools, you can see where I'm a little concerned."

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

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.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
mom kissing daughter on first day of kindergarten

Your first day of school is a first for me, too

I've been acting fine with it this whole time, but to be honest, it tugs at my heart knowing how fleeting your youth is.

Updated Aug. 11, 2022
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