COVID

When I first told my kids that real in-person school was on for the fall they were excited. After months of remote learning they were so pumped to see their friends and be with their teachers and -- you know -- get out of the darn house. But when i explained that they’d have to ...read more

Here we are a week before Halloween (yes, HALLOWEEN!), and I'm already fielding requests from relatives: What should we get the kids for Christmas? Are you coming over on Thanksgiving? Can you tell me which Barbie is the right Barbie? What size turkey should we get? Are they too ...read more

When I switched majors in college my sophomore year, I hemmed and hawed between communications and education -- ultimately making the call to go with journalism and public relations. A few years later, after a couple of not-so-great media and publicity gigs, I thought about ...read more

I've got a mom hack for getting kids to wear masks, it's as simple as letting them customize them. The Crafty Mask™ is a mini art project that will give your child the ability to turn something they might find inconvenient into something F-U-N! Discount code: "MOMTRENDS" for 15% ...read more

Halloween is my favorite holiday -- which is funny, because growing up I didn't really care for the candy-eating costume-wearing celebration. But now, as a mom, I adore getting into the spooky spirit, mapping out our trick-or-treating route, and playing all sorts of silly games. ...read more

One of the most difficult aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is navigating how to safely feel close to family, friends, and loved ones. While Google hangouts and Zoom dates are great, their appeal may have worn off slightly in the last few months. Nevertheless, safety needs to be ...read more

Healthy Equation's Learning Lab is offering a new mini course to help parents thrive in the new world of digital learning from home.  With 5 lessons filled with activities and preparation guides, you’ll have everything you need to start this semester on the right foot. Sign up ...read more

With so many kids learning from home during this unprecedented start to the new school year, many students are in desperate need of help concentrating, staying focused, and remaining in good spirits. Music might be just what the doctor (and teacher) ordered.Soothing, relaxing ...read more

The back-to-school season has arrived; and if your kids are going back to the classroom in-person, they will likely have to wear a face mask in enclosed spaces. The first sticking point for a lot of parents and educators is that some kids, particularly younger ones who don’t ...read more

Maskne. It's the new backne. It may seem like a minor inconvenience, but those dealing with pesky pimples and clogged pores on their chins know it can be a major source of stress and self consciousness.  Mask acne happens as a result of humidity building up under your cloth face ...read more

It's about 80 days until ski season, is your family ready? No doubt this will be an unusual ski and riding season. Reservations, limited access to lodges and COVID tests are some of the things parents will have to wrangle with. Here's a list of seven ways to prepare your family ...read more

In this crazy back to school season, most moms I know are doing what they can to stay positive and keep things moving forward. We're back to school shopping and we're setting up our homework stations all within a VERY tense and stressful framework of not knowing how this school ...read more

I recently heard the expression "decision fatigue," for the very first time. Without explanation or definition, I instantly understood the meaning and it immediately resonated with me.  Right now, I am experiencing major decision fatigue. Most of us are. Parents have been ...read more

Summer is here, which normally means it’s time to take a vacation. In the age of the Coronavirus Pandemic, many plans are being changed or curtailed. No matter where you’re going, if you’re not prepared, a potentially amazing holiday can turn out to be the worst. Here are our ...read more

As if bringing a brand new baby home from the hospital wasn't scary enough, now you have a pandemic to contend with. Yes, these is most definitely uncharted territory for new moms who want to keep their little newborn nuggets happy, healthy, and safe. If you're nervous about ...read more

This is a judgment-free zone, so refrain from giving me side-eye when I gently ask, "Can we have play dates now?" It's a tricky path to navigate, and I supposed it depends on where you live, what precautionary measures you take, and personal comfort level.  After three months of ...read more

We all need something to rally around, and we need to burn off all that banana bread we've been eating during social distancing. Training for a 5k will keep you busy and it's also a way to give back. Now is the time to sign up and start working on your mileage for a virtual run ...read more

Raise your hand if t-shirts and joggers are your go-to uniform right now? I see a lot of hands in the air. This COVID social distancing approved outfit is the best way to stay in and still look cute in your summer fashions. Here are a few pieces (everything under $100!) that will ...read more