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As things start to open up again, I’m starting to panic

As things start to open up again, I’m starting to panic

Like everyone else, the reopening is what I've been waiting for. But now that it's here, I find myself with more anxiety than ever.

Rachel Cameron

Shanghai Disneyland reopened—here's how it looks with social distancing

Shanghai Disneyland reopened—here's how it looks with social distancing

This is what all of our future vacations could look like as the world begins to reopen following the coronavirus pandemic.

Kevin John Siazon

Moms are flashing their babies—and their reactions are adorable

Moms are flashing their babies—and their reactions are adorable

Yup, you read that right, moms are randomly showing their babies their boobs, and the reactions are equal parts cute and hilarious!

Today's Parent

This video of Meghan Markle reading to baby Archie on his birthday is the sweetest

This video of Meghan Markle reading to baby Archie on his birthday is the sweetest

The clip shows the Duchess of Sussex reading Duck! Rabbit! to baby Archie on his first birthday as he giggles and smiles. Too freakin' cute!

Zach Harper

These clips of kids reuniting with their grandparents are the sweetest thing ever

These clips of kids reuniting with their grandparents are the sweetest thing ever

We aren't sure if choosing grandparents is the safest choice for a family's "quaran-team" but these reunion clips are undeniably sweet and emotional.

Kevin John Siazon

Why I don't kiss my son goodnight anymore

Why I don't kiss my son goodnight anymore

It’s a mom’s prerogative to shower her kids with affection and their duty to grin and bear it. But here's why I don't give my son a good night kiss anymore.

Tanya Kuzmanovic

I pulled my kid from e-learning and have zero regrets

I pulled my kid from e-learning and have zero regrets

I decided something had to give—it was either my sanity, my son's ability to see me as a loving parent, or e-learning. Obviously, e-learning had to go.

Monica Belyea

Cooking has become my coronavirus therapy

Cooking has become my coronavirus therapy

Somehow the stress of feeding my family has become my solace during these uncertain times.

Simone Olivero

Why is no one talking about how unsustainable this is for working parents?

Why is no one talking about how unsustainable this is for working parents?

As this "temporary" situation threatens to drag on for months and parents are losing steam, I'm wondering why the government hasn't come up with a plan.

Claire Gagne

Aww, Prince Louis is making the cutest royal mess in his birthday pics

Aww, Prince Louis is making the cutest royal mess in his birthday pics

We love that Prince Louis isn't above getting his hands a little dirty in these adorable birthday portraits taken by his mother Kate.

Heather Cichowski

Duchess Kate and Prince William open up about homeschooling their kids during the pandemic

Duchess Kate and Prince William open up about homeschooling their kids during the pandemic

In this rare interview, Kate and William discuss homeschooling and parenting during the pandemic, along with the importance of taking care of mental health.

Zach Harper

Amy Schumer just changed her baby's name because she realized it sounded like 'genital'

Amy Schumer just changed her baby's name because she realized it sounded like 'genital'

We're not sure how it took her close to a year to realize her mistake, but we love that she wasn't shy about sharing the news on her podcast and Instagram.

Today's Parent

Stop shaming me for being a Pinterest mom

Stop shaming me for being a Pinterest mom

We’ve collectively agreed that mom-shaming is one of the cardinal sins of parenthood—except when it comes to moms we perceive as being too "perfect."

Kristen Thompson

Parents are giving their kids home haircuts and the results are...mixed

Parents are giving their kids home haircuts and the results are...mixed

Since it's looking like we'll be in this quarantine for longer than we thought, parents are giving their kids #coronacuts. Check out the results!

Today's Parent

Virtual storytimes to watch with your kids during social isolation

Virtual storytimes to watch with your kids during social isolation

Here’s our running list of authors and celebrities reading your favourite children’s books during virtual storytimes, plus a free audio book resource.

Sasha Emmons

Hey, dads! Are you ready for your daughter's first period?

Hey, dads! Are you ready for your daughter's first period?

News flash: your daughter will get her period and there is nothing weird about it—unless you make it weird. Here is how you can prepare.

Adriana Parente

We thought we had co-parenting down—then the pandemic happened

We thought we had co-parenting down—then the pandemic happened

Co-parenting is tough in the best of times, and the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has made things a little extra weird around here.

Nadine Silverthorne

What not to say to your kids when they see a genderqueer person on the street

What not to say to your kids when they see a genderqueer person on the street

Next time you're out in public and your kids point out a person who doesn't conform to gender stereotypes, don't feel embarrassed—try this instead.

Kevin John Siazon

Neighbourhoods are coming together to make family walks more fun during isolation

Neighbourhoods are coming together to make family walks more fun during isolation

People are coming up with adorable ways to entertain kids on walks around the neighbourhood while we practice social distancing.

Kevin John Siazon

I borrow money from my kids—and there’s nothing wrong with that

I borrow money from my kids—and there’s nothing wrong with that

One mom wonders if borrowing money from family is okay—even if that means taking from her kids' piggy banks.

Julie Matlin