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mikimad via Getty ImagesChildren under 12 could still be eligible for vaccination this fall — but experts are not totally clear on the timeline.  For a period of time this spring and early summer, it seemed as though the United States had turned a corner in the COVID-19 pandemic. Cases and hospitalizations fell, restrictions were

portishead1 via Getty ImagesFrom mental health changes to bonding over shared experiences, the pandemic will have long-term effects on many children.  The COVID-19 pandemic changed all of our lives, but for developing children, its impact may have more long-term effects. “Every child’s experience of the pandemic is different based on their temperament and their home

Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. And somehow, the spouses of Twitter continue to find humor in the minutiae of married life and sum it up perfectly in no more than 280 characters. Every other week, we round up the funniest marriage tweets of the previous

JGI/Jamie Grill via Getty ImagesIt’s natural and expected for children to experience anxiety around the transitions of the coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic has presented countless challenges to children from an academic, social and mental health perspective. But the shift back into more “normal” ways of life can also be difficult for kids. Of course,

While COVID-19 infections are nowhere near their peak of a quarter-million per day in January 2021, there are still plenty of reasons to feel unsettled. The delta variant first identified in India is spreading widely in the United States, accounting for more than half of all new COVID-19 infections (which are overwhelmingly affecting unvaccinated individuals).

Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on Twitter to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more! Advertisement My teen daughter couldn’t decide what style

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended Monday that all children over the age of 2 should wear masks in school this fall, regardless of vaccination status, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the nation. The guidelines, which strongly support the return to in-person learning in the coming months, reflect a multi-pronged approach to see students return

Plenty of people say they will never yell when they have children, but seasoned parents know it’s unavoidable at times. When you’re dealing with energetic kids, sometimes you have to raise your voice just to get a word in edgewise. Or, as the funny parents of Twitter have noted, yelling may be needed to get

Baby name trends are typically shared across the United States, but there are some interesting regional and state-specific tendencies. When the Social Security Administration released its list of most popular baby names of 2020, the agency also shared the state-by-state breakdown. Unsurprisingly, the most popular name for girls in the country ― Olivia ― also

Goodboy Picture Company via Getty ImagesA few positive habits on Monday morning can set you up for the whole week. Monday mornings are rough. People tend to spend more than 30 minutes every Monday complaining — particularly in the morning — and they start worrying the night before. One survey found a whopping 80% of

PeopleImages via Getty ImagesPerimenopause can be a huge transition for many women — but they’re still not prepared enough for it or given adequate support. Arianna Sholes-Douglas remembers the moment her body was in the grips of perimenopause ― though she didn’t recognize it for what it was at the time, despite being an OB-GYN

Keeping your kitchen neat and organized is essential because it’s a room you spend a lot of time in. Not only will it keep your kitchen looking nice, but it will also be easier to grab everything you need while cooking dinner. Here are some great containers, accessories and more that will save your kitchen

Jordi Janau via Getty ImagesWe’ve been wearing masks for a while. Here are the ones kids find the most comfortable. By now, we’ve all been wearing masks for more than a year. And for kids ― especially unvaccinated kids ― who have been in school and now summer camp, masks are still very much an

vgajic via Getty ImagesParents in school districts across the country are protesting critical race theory (CRT). Teachers say that’s not what they’re teaching. Critical race theory has, seemingly out of nowhere, become a hotbed issue ― at school board meetings, in conservative politicians’ speeches and in media outlets, predominantly Fox News. In April, May and

Oliver Helbig via Getty ImagesParents can sometimes fall into toxic patterns, even if it’s not intentional.  There isn’t a clear-cut definition of what it means to engage in “toxic” behaviors — or to be a “toxic” parent — because it’s not a clinical term. When the behaviors or relationship are really toxic, though, it’s usually

If you’re looking for some truly creative takes on the English language, look to the children in your life. Many parents tweet about their kids’ funny malapropisms and interesting turns of phrase ― which are often arguably superior to the correct terms. We’ve rounded up 30 funny tweets about what children call things. Enjoy! Advertisement

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration added a new warning for the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus shot, after a handful of people developed Guillain-Barre syndrome following vaccination. GBS — a disorder where the immune system attacks the nerves — is a very rare complication known to occur after many different types of infections and vaccinations,

Jeff Kravitz via Getty ImagesSofia Vergara and her son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, at the People’s Choice Awards in 2017. Sofia Vergara is no novice when it comes to parenting. The actor became a mom at the age of 19 when she gave birth to her son Manolo with then-husband Joe Gonzalez. Over the years, she

Kevin Mazur via Getty ImagesJessica Simpson with her husband, Eric Johnson, and their kids, Birdie (left), Ace (center) and Maxwell (right) in February 2020. Jessica Simpson knows the challenges and joys of raising children. The singer and fashion designer has three kids ― Maxwell, Ace and Birdie ― with husband Eric Johnson. Since becoming a