Since the pandemic began, parents have reported behavioral shifts in children of all ages. Teenagers are struggling with isolation and their mental health and younger kids are regressing and showing their anxiety in a variety of ways. Indeed, Jennifer Wills Lamacq, a child psychologist specializing in early years and families, says she’s heard from many […]
Fostering a love of learning and critical thinking skills in children has always been a goal for parents, but these days, it feels rather imperative. “Looking out at our society, we are plagued by vast amounts of misinformation, conspiracy theories, science denial, and other forces that are threatening our society,” said Jal Mehta, a professor […]
For almost a year now, the pandemic has eroded many families’ sleep routines. Bedtimes have crept later and later, kids have gotten in the habit of crawling into their parents’ beds, and sleep physicians report their offices (or telehealth slots) are filled with anxious children who can’t fall asleep. All of this falls hard on […]
Allow us to introduce you to a slightly delayed and unexpected new year’s resolution: the promise not to cook every night. Although a lofty goal, planning to concoct a fresh meal every night of the week seems to be a slightly unattainable endeavor. There are too many variables to consider: Do I have all the […]
Another fan favorite was Harris’ stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, who sported a plaid Miu Miu coat with embellished shoulders and a large embroidered white collar. She wore a Batsheva dress underneath and topped the look with a black mask and a Loeffler Randall headband to hold back her center-parted curls. Twitter users praised the look and […]
When Pfizer and BioNTech announced their astounding SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy results in November, Arthur Reed was ecstatic. “The global investment and coordination of billions of dollars enabling this unprecedented pace of scientific discovery is truly an incredible achievement,” he said. But as a gay man in New York City living with HIV since the 1980s, […]
Major’s arrival will make him the first shelter dog at the White House. He is not, however, the first rescue dog. That distinction goes to Yuki, a terrier mix that Lyndon B. Johnson’s daughter found abandoned at a Texas gas station in 1966. In honor of this historic day and the return of pets to […]
Kids tend to say hilarious and absurd things on a daily basis. But sometimes they make pretty good points that warrant no response other than, “Can’t argue with that!” Naturally, the funny parents of Twitter have shared some anecdotes that display their children’s reasoning skills. We’ve rounded up 40 tweets with cute, funny and even […]
Not surprisingly, the words “COVID-19 mutations” stir up worry. We have felt the very real consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, and the vaccine rollout brought an inkling of hope. Will new strains of the virus threaten that? The good news: Experts don’t believe so. Many remain hopeful the COVID vaccine will still help our bodies […]
Experts know and are learning a lot about the coronavirus vaccine, shots that offer many a glimmer of hope as the pandemic continues to rage on and as daily death counts reach all-time highs. At this point, millions of Americans have received the coronavirus vaccine, which has given experts a clearer picture of the treatment […]