11 pandemic parenting lessons we’ll be taking into 2021 and beyond
There’s no question 2020 is a year most of us will be happy to put in our rearview mirrors, bidding...
Child care
School grocery store that lets kids trade good deeds for necessities slammed as ‘ridiculous’
A Texas high school has sparked a heated debate online with their creation of a student “grocery store” that lets...
How to support remote learning in 2021: What to prioritize and what to let go
When schools first closed last March, kids faced what had once been unthinkable: full-time remote classes. Now, the complexities of...
8-year-old’s letter to classmate who called her ‘fat’ is a powerful illustration of self-love
When Mel Watts’s 8-year-old daughter, Ivie, had her feelings hurt by a school friend who told her she is fat,...
Second COVID relief checks are coming but fall short for millions of struggling families
A second wave of COVID-19 relief is on its way to many Americans this week, despite bipartisan criticism that the...
15 funny holiday cards that sum up family life in 2020
Oh, 2020. How much did you suck? Let us count the ways. While, no doubt, there isn’t a soul in...
Parents face charges for hosting a maskless party bus birthday celebration
A pair of Ohio parents are facing charges after they ignored local public health guidelines and curfews to throw a...
Biden-Harris administration’s first 100 days: What parents and caregivers can expect
The first 100 days of any presidency are an important time. It’s a time to enact impactful policy changes that...
Mom’s simple response to son coming out is earning applause
A mom is going viral for the sweet and simple way she responded to her son coming out. The son...
Kids contract COVID-19 at social gatherings more often than at school, study says
Many parents have been hesitant to send kids back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, but school may not be...
Video of mom ‘tossing’ baby in the snow brings out the parent-shaming
You wouldn’t expect people to get angry over a video of a mom playing in the snow with her giggly...
New ‘no sugar before age 2’ guidelines are already being mocked
Most parents worry about their kids eating too many sweets, but new dietary guidelines put forth by the U.S. government...
12 ways COVID changed school and education for the better
The history books will, no doubt, mark 2020 as a year that changed American education. The rampant spread of coronavirus...
‘Caillou’ has been cancelled and parents can hardly contain their glee
There’s good news for parents who can’t stand the popular kids’ show “Caillou.” After more than 20 years on the...
Dad sabotages wife’s $5K+ gender reveal scheme — and the internet applauds
Not everyone is a fan of gender reveals, but the steps one dad took to avoid having one for his...
15 portable activities for entertaining kids on the go
If there’s one situation you don’t ever want to find yourself in, it’s being out and about with a kiddo...
Parents aren’t here for TikTok mom’s claim that cribs are ‘baby jail’ and bedtimes are abusive
If you took a tour of various baby rooms across the country, you’d probably find two common things: a crib...
YouTube star Jojo Siwa comes out and inspires kids to be true to themselves
Singer and social media star JoJo Siwa has long been a celebrity icon for young kids, thanks to her big...
Schools may be closer to reopening than we thought, according to a new CDC report
For most U.S. families, the 2020-2021 school year has been chaotic at best. Many kids have been distance learning or...
Time to double mask against new COVID-19 strains, experts warn
By now, most Americans are used to wearing a face mask whenever they step out, but new warnings from health...
How to keep fighting between siblings from getting out of hand
Just as you get annoyed with your partner for constantly leaving dirty socks on the floor, siblings often get irked...
School faces backlash for letting parents opt kids out of Black History Month curriculum
A Utah charter school is under fire for giving parents the choice to opt their kids out of Black History...
Cannon launched at baby shower leads to the death of a guest and people are fed up
Baby showers typically include cake, gifts and silly games, but one thing you don’t expect to find at these parties...
What families need to know about the American Rescue Plan
You’ve no doubt heard about a new COVID-19 relief plan that was signed into law by President Biden on March 12, 2021. It’s...
What caregivers need to know about the American Rescue Plan
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably heard that a new COVID-19 bill was signed by President Biden...
New mom rewrites her resume using just her parenting skills and people are cheering
Sydney Williams has a busy life as a marketing director and the mom of two boys under 3. Despite the...
Hospitals introduce new gender-neutral language to include every parent
A U.K. hospital system is making headlines for a new gender inclusive policy that changes the way health workers talk...
Frustrated parents stage ‘Zoom blackout’ to protest school closures
Tensions between parents and teachers in some areas are heating up as the pandemic continues to keep kids out of...
How risky are playdates? Here’s what parents and caregivers need to know
Everyone is bearing the brunt of COVID differently, and for kids, the ultimate sacrifice has been face-to-face time with friends....
A year without child care: Parents tell us how they’re surviving (Spoiler: Send help!)
Ashley Howard of White Plains, New York has three kids, ages 2, 3 and 6. She works in account management...
Mom’s viral TikTok proves there’s no ‘best’ way to raise a child
What is the “best” way to raise a child? There’s no right answer, but it’s a topic parents spend a...
7-year-old is selling lemonade to fund her brain surgeries and people are furious
A 7-year-old raising funds for her own brain surgeries has sparked a national conversation about the failures of the U.S....
6 summer 2021 family vacation ideas, ranked from most to least risky
You’ve been stuck in the house for — what? — a year now and you’re itching for a vacation. A...
Boys’ and girls’ departments at major retailers would be banned by a proposed bill
Kids sections at stores in California may be getting a gender neutral makeover. The state legislature has introduced a new...
Mom’s tweet perfectly captures the dread of returning to ‘normal’ after the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been going on for over a year, but lately there are signs that the U.S. may...
Video of 1-year-old pandemic baby seeing kids on a playground for the first time has us crying
The COVID-19 pandemic changed life for everyone, but things have been especially different for families of babies and young kids....
Three feet could be enough to curb spread of COVID at school, says new study
A new study has brought promising news for parents anxious about sending kids back to school during the pandemic. While...
COVID’s impact on kids by state: How does yours measure up?
Many have worried about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic might have on kids’ wellbeing. Now, a new report by the...
Videos of grandparent reunions with family after COVID separations are giving us all the feels
For many families, the hardest part of the COVID-19 pandemic is being separated from their loved ones. All over the...
Mom says anti-Asian racism has made her 4-year-old afraid to be ‘Chinese in public’
A mom is speaking out about the growing threat of anti-Asian racism and violence and how it’s affected her young...