Should schools reopen? Kids’ role in pandemic still a mystery (Science)
For families eager for schools to throw open their doors, the tale of a 9-year-old British boy who caught COVID-19 in the...
Why you should talk to your child about the coronavirus (Vox)
A child education specialist explains the importance of having an honest conversation with your kid about the pandemic.
The case for reopening America’s parks (Vox)
There’s little reason to believe passing outdoor encounters pose a major risk of spreading the coronavirus.
In...
‘Frostbite’ toes and other peculiar rashes may be signs of hidden coronavirus infection, especially...
The cases tend to be mild and resolve on their own. But doctors recommend those with symptoms consider getting tested for...
‘The most stressful time ever’: How coronavirus affects children’s mental health (Guardian)
A pandemic that has completely upended lives has led to an increase in anxiety among young people, experts say.
10 backyard nature activities for kids (Appalachian Mountain Club)
You won’t need many supplies or much room to enjoy these backyard nature activities, ideal for passing the time and getting...
How 20 seconds of soap kills the coronavirus (Vox)
This is a great video from Vox on how soap (or, perhaps not quite as well, hand sanitizer) kills the coronavirus --...
The anxious child and the crisis of modern parenting (The Atlantic)
How to raise a resilient child in 2020.
Imagine for a moment that the future is going to...
What teachers need to make remote schooling work (The Atlantic)
The coronavirus pandemic is increasing academic gaps, and educators are scrambling to reduce them.
San Francisco’s Mission...
‘There’s no backup’: Single moms on quarantining with kids (WBUR)
I started taking the pandemic seriously when schools closed. I've never seen day-to-day life change so drastically for so many Americans.