Homeschooling due to coronavirus? Scholastic has your back!
With kids across the country not able to go to school during the COVID-19 crisis, Scholastic has launched a new Learn From Home website.
Virtual and In-Person Summer Camp Round-up
Virtual Summer Camps in Birmingham June 1 – 19 Birmingham Children’s Theater Imagine Outside the Box PreK – 2nd grade $100 per session • Campers
10 work-at-home strategies when EVERYBODY is home!
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, schools and daycares have closed, and many companies are requiring employees to work from home. While many make light of the situation (after all, better to laugh than cry!), the truth is that it’s certainly not easy to work from home—especially while caring for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers and homeschooling older children.
BCBS Baby Yourself Program supports expectant and new moms
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s Baby Yourself Maternity Program offers benefits for expectant mothers like support, nurse access, and more.
3 Things You Should Know About Being Pregnant During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the coronavirus crisis continues, each day seems to bring more questions than answers – especially if you’re pregnant during this pandemic. Here are 3 things you should know.
10 Ways to Help Grandparents Cope during Social Distancing
Grandma is not okay! Here are 10 Ways to Help Grandparents Cope during Social Distancing
How to Have a Safe and Socially Distanced Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving looks a little different this year due to COVID-19. Here are five ways you can have a safe and socially distanced Thanksgiving.
Gymminy Kids is Offering Free Virtual Aerobics Classes
Gymminy Kids, a California based aerobics gym, is offering a wide variety of free virtual aerobic and play classes to help keep kids stay active while at home
Though classic games like freeze tag and hide and seek are fun options the highly trained staff at Gymminy Kids, a California based aerobics gym, are offering a wide variety of free virtual classes to help keep kids stay active while at home.
5 Grocery Delivery or Pickup Services
5 grocery delivery services that will help you keep your fridge stocked without going out.
Conceiving During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Dr. Barry Witt discusses the possible long-term effects on fertility and trying to conceive during the coronavirus outbreak.
6 Mental health tips to help you and your children during COVID-19
Board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox shares 6 mental health tips to help you and your children during COVID-19.
Sesame Street’s Monster Meditation and Mindfulness Techniques for Kids
Your little ones can have big feelings and may have trouble staying calm. Check out these mindfulness and meditation activities developed just for kids.
COVID-19: 10 Tips for Pregnant Moms & Moms of Infants
We’ve gathered our best pregnancy and new mom tips for coping with the coronavirus pandemic —no fear, no panic, just facts.
How to Properly Clean and Disinfect Toys
Knowing how to properly clean and disinfect the different types of toys your baby has will help you prevent the spread of germs.
Mattel’s New Action Figures Honor the Heroes of the Pandemic
Mattel’s newest line of action figures were created to honor all of these brave workers on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic.
How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected new moms and babies
Several moms spoke out about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected them and their babies. Here’s what they said and what can help.
Sponsor a Bundles of Hope Quarantine Baby Kit to help families in need
Bundles of Joy Diaper Bank is providing baby kits for quarantined families affected by COVID-19. Find out how you can help.
Danielle shares her story of expecting during COVID-19
“I was looking forward to quietly settling in with my baby, surrounded by friends and family, while we showered him or her with love and affection. Now I can only imagine sitting alone in my home, ordering takeout and sharing video chats. It just wasn’t the way this dream was supposed to end.” — Danielle Hill on how COVID-19 has affected her birth plans
Our new Directory for Virtual Pregnancy and Infant Services
You can use our directory to find virtual pregnancy services and classes including doulas, licensed counselors, infant massage therapists, prenatal exercise coaches, and more.
Summer Camp Safety and Coronavirus
As the threat of the Coronavirus continues to loom, parents must be even more vigilant about making sure children are safe at summer camp.
Ascension St. Vincent’s Birth Companions program
Find out how Ascension St. Vincent’s in Birmingham is giving mothers their dream birth experience even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Help for New and Expectant Moms during the COVID-19 Crisis
What do you do, where do you go if you are a new or expectant mom with limited resources during a national crisis such as the coronavirus pandemic?
Kalencom Switches Gears to Make Protective Masks During Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kalencom, known for making diaper bags, switches to making protective masks for the city of New Orleans.
Babypalooza is here for you during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
Social distancing doesn’t have to mean social disconnection. Babypalooza wants to make sure you have the support and the resources you need during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
9 Fun and Educational Subscription Boxes for Kids
Subscription boxes for kids, like Amazon Prime Book Box, can help you provide activities for your child that are both educational and fun.
This New Children’s Book Series Is Perfect Pandemic Reading
The “Three Paws” book series by Karen Struck provides children with relatable reads on friendship, overcoming challenges, and more.
6 Easy Places to Buy Diapers
6 well-stocked places you find diapers for your baby and have them delivered to your home.
“Babies Shouldn’t Wear Masks” and Other COVID-19-Related Advice from a Pediatrician
Do babies need to wear protective masks? Dr. Drew Wright answers questions regarding children and COVID-19.
Scream your frustrations into The New York Times’ Primal Scream Line
For moms who want to vent, the New York Times has released an anonymous hotline called the Primal Scream Line so they can do just that.
4 Outdoor Activities You Can Do with Children while Social Distancing
Here are four fun outdoor activities for children that will leave everyone feeling refreshed even during social distancing.