Lately, you've probably been feeling like you live in a real-life version of Groundhog's Day where every day is the same as the last. With kids' activities cancelled and parents working from home, you have to wonder how moms are getting alone time…

Trying to look on the bright side of this whole pandemic, it’s definitely brought awareness to everyday superheroes — doctors, nurses, delivery drivers, retail workers, and those in the food service industry. The Mattel #ThankYouHeroes collection —…

While anyone of any age, class, and racial or ethnic group can contract COVID-19, new research shows the coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately impacting black moms at both work and home. New research from the nonprofit organization LeanIn.org…

On top of worrying about the health of friends and family during this pandemic, every single parent I know is being extra hard on themselves right now — myself included. But y'all, there are things experts want parents to stop worrying about during…

The people of this world are born in a beautiful, bountiful array of hues. For years, this wasn't reflected in the art supplies of our children, and that's wildly unfair. But now, the biggest name in the game is changing things, and Crayola's new…

I know we're in week seven or eight of virtual learning, but it truly feels like I've begged my kids to sit down and do their school work for eons. Eons! However, there are silver linings. One very notable silver lining is that by now plenty of…

As the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus continues, many parents are likely wondering if summer camps will be open this year and, if they are, will it be safe to send their kids. While there's no fast or simple answer to whether summer camps…

If you want to focus on the positives, after a difficult spring of isolation and worry, we're heading into the Summer of Mellowing Out. All I want are pretty patterns and soft colors — together, the basic aesthetic of Lauren Conrad. The fashion…

We might not have Space Camp this summer, but the USA Science & Engineering Festival is taking things online with the second week of X-STEM All Access running through May 19, providing kids with fun online programs and a glimpse of the STEM careers…

When this is all over, poop will loom large in our memories. You can’t see the sun rise or set from inside our apartment, where we spend 23 hours a day, so time orients itself to other cycles. “Mummy Poopface” and “my little poops” have become terms…

As a number of states begin to reopen and more people think about heading back to work, child care has once again become a vital concern for parents. While some states never officially closed child care centers, others have already reopened them,…

Parents, teachers, school administrators, and even students are beginning to imagine what schools will look like post-coronavirus pandemic. Whether they reopen in the fall, or next year, American classrooms are likely going to look very different as…

When it comes to coloring, kids know something that we as adults sometimes forget: It’s fun. There's just something relaxing about following the pattern, picking out crayons or markers, and filling a black and white page with color, bringing the…

New parents will try just about anything to get their baby to sleep through the night. Pacifiers, swaddling, you name it — a stressed out parent has given it a go. Even white noise, which often works for adults, is a crutch for some sleep-deprived…

While we have been in quarantine for what feels like forever, many families are still looking for fun, new activities to keep everyone occupied. One creative option? Try a paint your own pottery take-home kit from a local art studio. It's kind of…

For many kids, nothing says summer like a week or two (or even month or two) away studying STEM, theatre, nature, cooking, lanyard tying, or just plain independence at camp. For many families, summer camp has been a yearly tradition for generations.…

Like many other parents around the world, Kate Middleton and Prince William are reportedly grappling with whether or not they should send their children back to school following coronavirus-related closures. The United Kingdom's proposed reopening…

It seems a California law may have thrown a wrench into one famous couple's baby name plans. Grimes and Elon Musk changed their baby's name, likely as a result of a state law that prohibits numbers in legal names. But if you're hoping the couple…

Memorial Day is viewed by most people as the unofficial kickoff to summer, a time for outdoor fun and backyard barbecues. But of course, the holiday has a far greater significance as a time to honor the servicemen and women who made the ultimate…

“Wayfair you got just what I need, everything for my home, you’ve got for me …” Now that I’ve got that crazy ear-worm of a jingle in your head, I think it’s time to head over to their website for the Wayfair Memorial Day sale. And y'all, it's pretty…

I know it’s hard to believe, but Memorial Day was not actually created for mattress sales, but to honor those who have died during active military duty. And you can say something meaningful to a veteran on Memorial Day to show your appreciation to…

Look, I love my kids, but that last thing I want to hear is the Frozen soundtrack blasting from their tablets first thing in the morning. The solution is definitely headphones, but honestly, only the best kids headphones can block out noise and…

A pool. What I would give for a pool right now. I was smart enough to buy a kiddie pool for my son back in early April, but in the heat of early spring here in South Carolina, it's now deflated into a flaccid bird bath and I'm too embarrassed to ask…

Anyone who's ever tried to obtain birth control knows it's not always as simple or convenient as it may seem. Between finding a clinic, dealing with insurance, or a lack thereof, scheduling an appointment, and then taking time off work for the…

Child-proofing your home is a necessity once your little one is on the move. The best child proof cabinet locks come in a variety of styles, but they’re all strong enough to keep your curious kiddo from opening your cabinets — and easy enough for…

When you stop and think about everything that your child might be losing out on because of the pandemic (end-of-year parties, time with friends), well, it’s enough to make you want to cry. Break out a big box of Kleenex, though, because if you have…

June might be the official start of summer, but it’s also important for another reason: Pride. That’s right, June kicks off Pride Month, which is celebrated by the LGBTQ+ community and its supporters all over the world. It’s a time of joy, color,…

For outdoor fun that kids can enjoy right in their own backyard, a water slide is the perfect summer boredom-buster. The best slip and slides are durable and relatively easy to set up. Some boast handy adaptors that allow you to attach a garden hose…

As warmer months are on the horizon and the coronavirus pandemic carries on, a fire department in Wisconsin issued a safety reminder about leaving hand sanitizer in your car on hot days that went viral. While the Facebook post, which included an…

After temporarily closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, Universal Orlando is reopening parks with extra measures in place to ensure the safety of guests and staff. The theme park is planning to reopen to the public on Friday, June 5, pending the…

Everyone is concerned about how kids are doing and coping during coronavirus shutdowns, including Prince William, who is worried about the "long-term effect" of how these extended quarantine measures and school closures will impact children's mental…

Say it with me now: Every kid is different. Some kids are great at potty training while others just don't care for it. Like, at all. And there's no shame in that, so be like Kristen Bell who recently shared that her 5-year-old daughter is "still in…