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A DIY clay handprint in a frame is the perfect way to mark this moment in time.

The next time you feel a meltdown coming on (no judgements—it happens!), put yourself in a mommy time-out first.

Just like every day over the past two months, Memorial Day weekend will feel different this year. But different can be fun, as evidenced by our list of family-friendly activities happening online over the next few days.

Pop in your headphones and enjoy these podcasts about self-care, productivity, pop culture and more.

Whether they’re about favorite foods, problems at school, family relations or finding love, these 12 children’s books explore the wide range of cultures, traditions and history of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

A local pediatric physical therapist shares how COVID-19 is affecting her work and home life

Photographer Joel Satore is on a mission to take portraits of every species living in the world’s zoos, aquariums and wildlife sanctuaries for his project, The National Geographic Photo Ark. On Endangered Species Day tomorrow, Satore will discuss his 30-plus years of experience as a photographer and his animal advocacy …

As we all adjust to life in lockdown, one big change many families have had to make is how they celebrate birthdays. It’s disappointing that in-person parties can’t happen right now, but birthdays during coronavirus have the opportunity to be even more memorable. All it takes is a little bit …

In my house, the sudden advent of distance learning has, of course, been the same shocking pivot as for everyone else I know. I talk to other moms who are fighting to get their kids to start their lessons or to finish their homework. After years of struggling, though, I’m …