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Yahoo LifeKristen Bell admits to ‘struggling’ amid the pandemic: ‘To anyone who's been feeling the same, you can do it’
The "Gossip Girl" star didn't hold back in a new Instagram post about the stressors of pandemic life.
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The NFL and Nickelodeon made football kid-friendly. In light of concussions, is that wise?
The NFL and Nickelodeon teamed up for Sunday football. But research raises questions about the safety of the sport for children.
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Chrissy Teigen shares frustration after pregnancy loss: 'I have no idea why I still have this bump'
Chrissy Teigen recounted the “frustrating” way pregnancy loss has changed her body in a new Instagram post about her late son Jack, who was stillborn.
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25 Elf on the Shelf Ideas For Every December Day 'Til Christmas
It's a parental truth universally acknowledged that Elf on the Shelf is the bane of so many holiday seasons. But alas, here we are mid-December: Chances are, if you're a parent, you've brought out the Elfie. Maybe you have a love-hate relationship (or, OK, a hate-hate relationship) with the wily little guy. But chances are, […]
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'Snow days as we know them may be gone': How distance learning might cancel 'magical' ritual
Several school districts throughout the country have been rethinking snow days. Some schools are canceling them due to access to remote learning, while others say that snow days are "essential" for mental health.
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Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and children
Here's what parents need to know about when young children may be able to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
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Your Guide to Teacher Holiday Gift-Giving Etiquette 101
December is here and this strange school season of 2020 is winding down for now. During these weird times, whether your child is learning in-person or virtually, you can — and should — still show your appreciation with holiday gifts for our kids’ teachers. After all, teachers are doing more than ever this year. But […]
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Elf on the Shelf is sold out almost everywhere—but we found the last 10 still in stock
This adorable Christmas tradition will have your kids on their best behavior — and it's actually fun.
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Drag Queen Story Hour goes virtual amid pandemic: 'This is the kind of programming that keeps people's spirits alive'
"We really believe in teaching kids empathy at an early age," NYC drag queen Cholula Lemon tells Yahoo Life. "And what that looks like is celebrating differences."
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Opioids for children and teens: New postsurgical guidelines aim to mitigate risks of dependence, misuse
The guidelines have three main suggestions: first, that “health care professionals caring for children who require surgery must recognize the risks of opioid misuse associated with prescription opioids."
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Study warns against overuse of antibiotics in kids under 2, but experts say the drugs 'save lives' when used correctly
Overuse of antibiotics in kids under 2 years old may be linked to health issues later in life, a new study finds. But experts say the drugs are safe when used correctly and have been a "game-changer" in fighting infection.
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10 hot toys to buy now—before they sell out (and they will)
From Barbies to Star Wars, here's your chance to win the holidays.
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COVID-19 and kids: Experts explain why cases of rare MIS-C are rising
"The more COVID-19 we have out there, the more cases of MIS-C we’ll see," one expert tells Yahoo Life.
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Kid-friendly seafood dinner ideas even the pickiest of eaters will love
Fish can be a tricky dish to get children to eat. But these kid-friendly, delicious seafood dinner ideas will please even picky palates.
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Brain Foods That Boost Concentration And Focus In Kids And Adults
What we eat and drink has a significant impact on problem-solving, attention span and memory.
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Fun and easy breakfasts kids can make themselves
These fun breakfast recipes are easy enough that your kids can either help prepare the ingredients or even make the meals by themselves.
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Easy, one-pot dinner recipes for busy parents
These set-it-and-forget-it, one-pot meals take only 5 minutes to prepare and will please everyone in your family with tasty ingredients you can get delivered for free by Walmart+.
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Asymptomatic kids can test positive for COVID-19 for weeks — and may 'facilitate silent spread' without masks
A new study suggests that kids with coronavirus may be asymptomatic, and could carry the virus for more than two weeks. Experts say it stresses the need for mask wearing.
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5 tips for parents coping with back-to-school anxieties
“The best way to deal with feeling overwhelmed is to come up with as good a plan as possible,” Jen Hartstein tells Yahoo Life.
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Sending your kids back to the classroom? Here's how experts advise keeping them safe.
Experts share their advice on how parents can help keep their kids healthy and safe during and after in-person school.
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Your income bracket may predict how likely you are to send your kids back to school this fall
Several factors — from job flexibility to fears of COVID-19 spreading in schools — influence whether parents choose in-person school or home-based learning for their children, according to a new study.
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Why CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta is keeping his kids home from school during the coronavirus pandemic
As most parents still search for answers, CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta announced Wednesday that his family had made a decision. Here, he explains his thinking behind it to Yahoo Life.
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How to Pod: These Parents Are Going Small to Stay Safe
Back in the spring, when some of us were still using magical thinking when it came to what school would look like in the fall, a few friends started bringing up the concept of "forming a pandemic pod." It seemed like a cozy, communal way of raising children on a budget, but probably unnecessary, we […]
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You want parents to teach kids amid the coronavirus pandemic this fall? Pay us.
It’s time to pay parents for the hard work of raising and teaching kids, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic, one writer says.
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What Your Child is REALLY Supposed to Be Learning in Each Grade
Let me be upfront: I am not a teacher. I'm sure I'm not alone in assuming that I wouldn't need a masters degree in education in order to raise a child. But here we are in 2020, wishing we had one (just as many teachers are wondering if they should have taken a less-hazardous career […]
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If older kids can spread the coronavirus as easily as adults, what does that mean for schools reopening?
Older kids are just as likely to spread the coronavirus as adults are, according to a new South Korean study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases.