What generation is after Gen Z? It’s referred to as Generation Alpha, and it’s the current generation of kids under…
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An updated vaccine — designed to more effectively fend off the common, fast-spreading Omicron variants of the COVID-19 virus —…
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic forced people of all ages into isolation, the U.S. was already experiencing a loneliness epidemic…
You may have heard people talking or seen headlines about the strain parents of very young kids have been under…
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Parenting is hard, even in the best of times—but with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the tumultuous economy, and the countless…
Concern for kids during the pandemic has grown, and many parents of young children under 5, who don’t qualify for…
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We’ve all heard by now about the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on both children’s and parents’ mental health…
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Was anyone else hoping we’d be done with COVID by now? Now into its third year, parents have spent the…
Ninth grade teacher Jason Mount refers to this time as “phase three” of the semester for New York City schools.…
The days are getting shorter and the air is getting colder—but the need for kids to get 60 minutes of…
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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters In-person schooling is back across the country…
Because celebrating shouldn’t be income-based Since March of last year, food insecurity for families with kids has risen by nearly…
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The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children over 4, and parents naturally have lots of questions about it. To…
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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Alyssa Rodriguez expected a rocky readjustment…
Earlier this fall, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy joined a virtual conversation with ParentsTogether’s cofounder Bethany Robertson and the COVID-19…
Unprecedented shortages of bus drivers and substitutes. A coronavirus variant that has quarantined swaths of students and staff. Pressure to…
This pandemic has felt endless for most people—and perhaps for no one more than parents, many of whom have spent…
As schools reopen, many parents are stressed about the extra potential for Covid-19 exposure that comes with another school year…
Feds open civil rights investigations into 5 states limiting school mask mandates was originally published by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news…
As children across the country start strapping on their backpacks, loading up school buses, and walking into classrooms for the…
Emerging evidence shows the pandemic may have hit boys harder — not just in Chicago but nationally was originally published…
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A new school year is ramping up just as COVID-19 cases are starting to surge again across the country. New…
Expanded child tax credits mean more money for NYC families — and their kids may do better in school was…
With so many folks getting their news and information primarily from social media these days, misinformation is rampant—especially when it…
Starting any new school year can be stressful—but after the trauma of the last 18+ months in a global pandemic,…
Updated August 9, 2021. The temporary halt to residential evictions during the pandemic helped countless families stay in their homes,…
Now more than ever, with parents still dealing with the effects of a pandemic, it’s important to remember that no…
(Updated July 12, 2021) The past year has been a hard one for millions of families, but more support is…
Most families are dealing with more than their share of obstacles right now, including economic distress, school or childcare woes,…
In the Biden administration’s ongoing effort to get 70 percent of adults in the U.S. vaccinated by July 4, four…
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic over a year ago, millions of people have lost their jobs, and many…
At his joint address to Congress on Wednesday evening, President Biden unveiled his new American Families Plan. The proposal, if…
All this together time over the past year has led some kids to become more clingy. In extreme cases, children…
As eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine expands and availability of doses increases, more and more families across the country are…
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Almost all of us are grappling with the challenges and stresses facing families today—like economic hardship, juggling virtual school, food…
So many of us are reeling right now after years of political unrest, division, and endless months of pandemic restrictions.…
The United States has a long-standing child care crisis. The system is plagued with inequitable access for children from communities…
It might be hard to believe, but it’s been one whole year since schools first shut down because of the…
CDC eases distancing guidelines in classrooms, saying 3 feet often OK was originally published by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization…
News flash: It’s not just parents who are burnt out on virtual learning, many kids are sick of it, too.…
Parents have found a lot of common ground in the past year as we collectively dealt with pandemic problems—like lockdowns,…
43% of Parents Say the Excessive Use of Screens or Devices Has Caused Family Conflict 39% of Parents Link Excessive…
A year since the pandemic first started shutting down schools and businesses, the $1.9 trillion COVID stimulus package that Congress…
As we hit the one-year mark of the pandemic, many parents have noticed that their kids (particularly teens and tweens)…
Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic—the first known cases of which were located in Wuhan, China—the frequency and severity…
Tons of evidence shows that coronavirus job losses have disproportionately affected women, many of them mothers who have added homeschool…
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown off more routines than we can keep track of, including a very important one: sleep.…
Children have been pretty isolated for almost a year. Over half of school-agers were attending school virtually as the new…
“It comes and goes, and I’m grateful to be at a place where, thanks to medication, a great therapist, and…
This winter has been dragging on, with seemingly no consistent relief in sight for struggling families. Thankfully, legislators have been…
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Remote learning has its advantages (no more rushing to the school bus stop in the morning!), but it definitely has…
Two for one: How Biden’s plan to cut child poverty could boost student learning was originally published by Chalkbeat, a…
Many parents are currently navigating an entirely new normal: Working from home while taking care of their kids full-time. As…
COVID cases among teachers appear to be rising. What does that mean? was originally published by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news…
Like all viruses, Covid-19 mutates all the time—but most of those mutations don’t cause any noticeable difference in the virus’…
Missing Zoom calls, juggling assignment due dates, and generally keeping track of kids’ remote learning schedules is an ongoing pain…
Relief checks from the most recent federal coronavirus aid bill are finally starting to appear in families’ bank accounts and…
Under normal, pre-pandemic circumstances, postpartum depression is the number one complication of childbirth—affecting 15 percent of new mothers—according to the…
Now that the Covid-19 vaccine has been authorized for use in the U.S., and the first shots have been administered,…
Colleen Gavigan, an Orlando mother of three, was shocked when her husband came home and told her he’d tested positive…
Since the pandemic continues to devastate the country as we near the end of 2020, parents are again left with…
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It’s great news that both Pfizer and Moderna have vaccines nearing approval by the Food and Drug Administration, and it…
One of parents’ main concerns throughout this pandemic has been the mental and physical health of their children. Will there…
Food insecurity in the U.S. has doubled due to the economic repercussions of the pandemic, and has tripled among families…
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how we move about both in public and at home. We wear masks, we…
Like so many other activities, birthdays, and pastimes, Thanksgiving is going to look different this year. Many families are wondering…
Helping children become independent learners has never been more important than right now, with so many students attending school remotely…
A few weeks after distance learning began, my son began complaining of aches and pains, mainly in his back. As…
With the pandemic still surging into the fall, many Americans are heeding the advice of the Centers For Disease Control…
Without a clear end in sight for the social isolation wrought by the pandemic, some child development experts are considering…
Many kids who are learning virtually this year are burned out from too much screen time and social isolation—or they’re…
Families across the country are wondering: Is it safe to do Halloween this year? The answer depends on two main…
With scientists rushing towards a vaccine—nearly 200 teams of researchers around the world are working on it simultaneously—everyone is wondering…
As the pandemic and recession drag on, American families are wondering when and how they’re going to get more financial…
A rare survey of both parents and children has found that 70 percent of kids have felt overwhelmed, worried, or…
A lot of kids—and parents—really struggled with remote learning during the beginning of the pandemic last spring. But, whether kids…
Parents understandably want to know where school outbreaks are happening, but without a national database, that means relying on your…
Many families who’ve been burning up bandwidth while working from home or participating in remote learning can now breathe a…
As the pandemic wears on, more and more people are experiencing “pandemic fatigue”—the exhaustion that comes from dealing with intense…
With the new school year getting off the ground, a lot of kids and their families are adjusting to some…
The USDA has extended its Summer Food Service Program, so free meals are available to all children—even if they’re in…
This year has thrown us all for a loop, and children are no exception. Between last spring’s abrupt school closings,…
We all understand that it’s important for everyone over the age of 2 to wear a mask to prevent the…
As schools scramble to reopen with plenty of mask-wearing, hand-washing, and social distancing guidelines in place, some experts think we…
As social distancing and virtual learning continue, many parents are worried about their kids’ social development during the pandemic. Helping…
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With kids stuck at home for months on end, a lack of work-family balance, and nowhere to go to blow…
As many children prepare to go back to in-person school in the fall, parents are wondering what will happen if…
If you’re considering sending your kids back to in-person school this year—or if you simply don’t have any other options—you…
Playgrounds and schools need water fountains, but there’s a growing concern among parents about their safety, especially in light of…
It truly takes a village to raise a child, not to mention educate one. A recent report by the CDC highlights the…
The tough choice of whether to send your child to school in person or have them attend virtually is one…
Just because places are reopening, the pandemic hasn’t changed. We’re all still at risk of contracting COVID-19, and that’s the…
Ask any teacher, student, administrator, or parent of school-aged kids, and they’ll tell you that the end of the 2019-2020…
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many parents are unsure about whether it’s safe to bring children to the doctor for…
Across the country, school districts are trying to create plans for how to approach the 2020 school year in light…
During the pandemic, parents are dealing with job loss and financial insecurity, health anxiety, uncertainty about what school will look…
While no one knows exactly what to expect for this coming school year, distance learning is likely to be at…
Schools and districts across the country are preparing for decisions about whether to provide in-person schooling this fall—and if so,…
Even though we’ve all adjusted to some new rhythms this summer, our kids may still be struggling with the strain…
Many families still have a slew of questions about the COVID-19 pandemic, even though we know a lot more about…
It seems like only yesterday parents were counting down the days until the school year ended and we’d be finished…
As many states’ eviction freezes expire, more families are losing their homes due to the current economic recession. By September…
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From bad dreams to fragmented sleep to straight-up insomnia, the pandemic is taking its toll on sleep. While the dangers…
Millions of Americans have lost jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic—which means millions have lost their health insurance as well.…
You could be eligible for thousands of dollars in federal relief, but if you—or someone you love—don’t file taxes (or…
If you’ve decided to send your child to summer camp (assuming it wasn’t canceled this year), or you’re planning to…
For months it seemed as if COVID-19 was sparing children, much to the relief of parents everywhere. Of the small…
Although there are similarities in common symptoms, COVID-19 is not “just the flu.” It spreads more rapidly and has a higher mortality…
As some areas of the country begin to lift pandemic restrictions, many kids (and adults) are itching to see their…
As kids reach the end of a very tumultuous school year, most without even getting a chance to say goodbye…
Even if a virus can’t technically discriminate, the fact is that some racial groups are being hit harder by the…
With school districts across America contemplating whether to reopen in the fall and if so, how exactly to do that…
As restrictions slowly begin to lift across the country, parents are beginning to think about playdates again, if only to…
These are strange times for everyone, but for parents who are expecting a baby right now, they are even stranger…
As our families, schools and communities enter week we-don’t-even-know-anymore of mandatory school closings from the novel coronavirus pandemic, there is…
In the midst of the economic chaos and uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, families are finding themselves increasingly…
Businesses are starting to reopen, and while that’s good news for some who’ve been missing a paycheck during the COVID-19…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a set of interim guidelines that includes suggestions for reopening schools and…
Screen time has gone through the roof as a result of Covid-19—and parents are worried about the long-term consequences. About…
Experts on digital media and child development have been holding weekly webinars focused on kids and screen time during the…
With so many families across the country observing stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic, many parents are left juggling…
As the global coronavirus pandemic wears on, parents of babies and toddlers are struggling to find ways to keep their…
As the end of the school year approaches, many children, parents, and educators are feeling a deep sense of sadness…
We love playing with our kids, of course, and we know there needs to be a healthy amount of imaginative…
As cities and states across the country begin to reopen, families are wondering if they should voluntarily continue social distancing—and…
This spring, kids and families are getting through the disappointment and loneliness of the end of the school year by…
Kids are great at showing us when something is off with them, but they’re not always great at telling us…
In a time when everyone is feeling drained from the weeks or months of quarantine—especially considering many of us still…
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, schools across America were in agreement about one thing: keeping students safe. In a matter…
One of the silver linings of this pandemic is that we have so many different ways to stay connected. Just…
Our children have just as many questions as we do about the novel corona virus, but far fewer outlets to…
On May 4, ParentsTogether surveyed our members in NC about how they are faring economically during the coronavirus crisis. 1,283…
A survey released today by ParentsTogether and Down Home North Carolina shows that, even after the CARES Act, NC families struggle to pay for necessities and with unemployment.
The coronavirus pandemic has been stressful on everyone, but if you’re a single parent you likely face additional challenges. Being…
Celebrating Mother’s Day during a pandemic will be a first for us all, but there are creative ways to show…
Of all the parenting memes making the rounds, some of the most liked—by far—focus on the importance of going easy…
Of course everyone has their own unique set of issues during this pandemic, but for those quarantined with their families,…
By now, you’ve probably mastered how to set your kids up with fun virtual playdates and creative meet-ups with their…
As most parents can attest, the lack of in-person gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic has led to a massive…
With the entire globe in a tailspin during the COVID-19 crisis, it’s not easy to know the best ways to…
For many parents whose finances are taking a hit again this month, we’re still on the lookout for the stimulus…
When whipping up meals for your quarantined family, you might have less access to fresh ingredients—or you might just be…
Saying that our lives are up in the air these days seems like the understatement of the century, but it’s…
The CDC now recommends the voluntary use of cloth face coverings in public settings where social distancing isn’t always possible—and…
The coronavirus has affected just about everything in our lives, and our relationships are no exception. In fact, there are…
Whether it’s stressing over economic woes, having nowhere to turn for childcare relief, heightened anxiety about germs, mourning lives lost,…
“When life gives you lemons, squirt someone in the eye.” – Cathy Guisewite. Ever wonder why we turn to humor…
With so much uncertainty in the world right now, it’s easy to overlook the silver linings that peek out from…
When schools across the country first started closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, there was a huge surge of parents…
One silver lining of the current pandemic is that it presents an opportunity for us to teach kids about the…
Whether you’re applying for Unemployment Insurance (UI) for the first time, or having trouble applying for the new benefits available…
Wednesday is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Each year on April 22, we celebrate nature and try to make…
The coronavirus pandemic has suddenly shifted most aspects of our lives to the digital realm, creating a breeding ground for…
Children with special needs typically pair up with pediatric therapists and educators who assist them with everything from speech, to…
More than 10 percent of Americans have been laid off since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. And even for…
This article was reprinted with permission from Michigan State University Extension, Michigan State University’s statewide outreach organization. Cleaning, sanitizing and…
With so much concern placed on the elderly population during this coronavirus pandemic, families are looking for ways that kids…
As the weeks of social isolation stretch longer, and video chats start to lose their novelty factor, families are looking…
Having trouble keeping track of what day it is? You’re not alone. Now that over ninety percent of Americans are…
Families who’ve taken financial hits due to the coronavirus pandemic should check out how the recently-passed CARES Act might help,…
As part of our ongoing efforts to support families through the challenges and stressors of these unprecedented times, ParentsTogether has…
Of all the things that are causing parents stress during this pandemic, how to structure the days with their kids…
If your kids aren’t sick of each other yet, chances are their irritation will flare up at some point while…
As the spread of COVID-19 intensifies, parents are starting to wonder what will happen if they get sick. There is…
A recent study shows that enjoying time in nature makes children happier overall, as well as more environmentally and socially…
Co-parenting is never easy, but toss in an unexpected virus that experts are still trying to understand and the sudden…
When it comes to washing hands, we’ve all heard about 20 seconds and two rounds of the Happy Birthday song.…
Now that many of us are confined to our homes, kids are going bonkers and parents are struggling to get…
Connection in the Time of CoronavirusFaced with weeks of isolation at homes while we attempt to #FlattentheCurve, parents are beginning…
As we all figure out how to transition to virtual school and virtual playdates, here’s a quick-start guide to setting…
As parents, we’re all navigating this new world of virtual school and playdates that take places over video chats. We…
Katy Stephenson, MD, MPH As schools and daycares shut down, parents everywhere are asking whether playdates and shared care are…
So far this year, 300 million students worldwide have been affected by coronavirus school closure decisions—in 22 countries and on…
Updated March 12, 2020. If there’s any good news to be shared about the coronavirus epidemic, it’s that children seem…
As the coronavirus sweeps the globe and rapidly spreads across the U.S., parents are confronting the reality that their child’s…
Worried about your kids getting the novel coronavirus? For parents feeling nervous as the virus spreads across the U.S., there’s at…
Updated March 4, 2020. Public concern about a possible coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in the U.S. is on the…
Not since SARS and the swine flu has the fear of widespread illness been so prevalent, and if you’re a…