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Testing is essential. But if it requires small kids to stand outdoors in a lineup for six hours, all due to a runny nose, then something is very broken.

Kids should be in school, not six-hour COVID test lineups

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Back to school

I'm desperate for an end to the work-from-home/homeschool circus but I just can't come up with a good back to school scenario for the fall.

Back to school during coronavirus: Every option terrifies me

I'm desperate for an end to the work-from-home/homeschool circus but I just can't come up with a good scenario for the fall.

Every back-to-school option terrifies me

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From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

School-age

As we hide in our homes waiting out this virus, I’m worried about another, silent, pandemic

Parents in lockdown are quietly falling apart—I’m one of them

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Mental health

Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family life

It feels like families with young children are making huge sacrifices as other groups of people are shamelessly defying the rules.

Dear irresponsible park-goers: Stop ruining this for the rest of us

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Lindsay Springer

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Kids should be in school, not six-hour COVID test lineups

Every back-to-school option terrifies me

Parents in lockdown are quietly falling apart—I’m one of them

Dear irresponsible park-goers: Stop ruining this for the rest of us