By Children’s Health Learn how to tell the difference between common allergy symptoms and signs of COVID More than 6 million children in the U.S. are affected by seasonal allergies or hay fever, and allergy symptoms can spike when pollen counts are high. But during the pandemic, how can parents…
By Cheryl Maguire “Do I have to wear a mask all day?” My 12-year-old daughter asked me this question when we recently discussed going back to school. This question along with many others are being asked by kids since the rules about the pandemic are always changing. I want to…
By Michael Mackert, Ph.D | Contributor Any parent who worked from home for the last year has ridiculous, funny, or wince-inducing stories of children making appearances on work video calls. One of my more memorable moments was one of our three-year-old twins demanding to make an appearance on camera and loudly…
By Sandra Gordon Ever felt that other people you know seem to be losing their pandemic pounds, but when you try their dieting tricks, you don’t have the same success? You may not be doing anything wrong. It could be that those strategies just aren’t a good match for you….
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor The pandemic has now been with us for months, and no one knows for sure when it’ll pass. How can parents talk to their kids about it in a way that’s realistic and helpful but doesn’t make them worry? Here’s what the experts say: …
By Katherine Ingram Family game night is a great way to make new memories and bond over laughter and levity. Our editors researched some card and board games sure to captivate kids (and adults) of all ages. Here are our picks for your family’s next night in. Apples to Apples (ages 12 and…