Family Life

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Many parents are taking this time of social distancing as an opportunity to teach kids life skills they may not learn in school. Here are eight life skills you can easily teach your kids at home with tips on how to introduce the topic and continue to make progress.

By HeHe Stewart

Self-care may seem difficult right now, but it's more important than ever. Here are some simple ideas to achieve a little self-care at home.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

The power of kindness is more important than ever right now. Here are five simple ways to teach kindness at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Jacqueline Weiss

Searching for educational programs for your kids to watch during COVID-19 school closures? Here are the top educational shows streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ right now.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Working from home with kids around can be challenging. Here are eight strategies to make the work-from-home experience more peaceful and productive for both you and your children.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Not only is it important to keep the the kids learning and entertained during social distancing, but it's also important to ensure they still feel social in some way. Here are five tools kids and parents can use during quarantine to remain connected and social.

By Elisa Cinelli

Telling teenagers they can't hang out with their friends during social distancing is tough, but necessary. Put yourself in your teen's shoes and seek to understand their point of view, if you expect them to consider yours. Here's what teens want their parents to know right now.

By HeHe Stewart

Pregnant mamas, this is for you. This pandemic has no doubt changed your birth plan and mindset, but now is not the time to feel hopeless! Here are four things you can control if you are pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Elisa Cinelli

One parent breaks down what she wants her kids' teachers to know about homeschooling, working from home, and more in this candid letter.

When you apply a mindfulness lens to parenting, you can learn to take charge of what’s meaningful and necessary without needing to control things that are not in your grasp.

By HeHe Stewart

The coronavirus pandemic has shaken the very systems that we rely on to keep us safe each and every day. If you are expecting in this moment, it can feel overwhelming and scary. Birth Doula and Maternity Concierge HeHe Stewart offers advice and support for those feeling anxious about their pregnancy and upcoming birth.

By Julie Mason

Looking for helpful and practical strategies to ensure children maintain a focus on learning during COVID-19 school closures? TeacherVision and FamilyEducation have you covered. Julie Mason - mom of 3, former classroom teacher, and Head of Content and Curriculum at TeacherVision outlines a daily plan to keep you and your kids focused, productive, and positive in this unprecedented scenario.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Use this guide to the coronavirus for parents to learn the facts about the virus, how to stay safe, and the tips and resources you need for talking to your kids about COVID-19.

By Rachel Sokol

Will your baby be more like you or your partner when it comes to personality and temperament? Genetics experts and researchers break down how a child's personality is determined by genetics and environment.

By Miranda Altice

With the help of AncestryDNA genealogists and a genealogy expert, we break down how to read your Ancestry.com results and understand DNA testing.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Should your baby take your last name? Your partners? A combination of the two? A family name you've created? We've weighed out the pros and cons of each option so you can make the most informed choice.

By Miranda Altice

Do you have someone in your family who is always looking to learn more about genealogy and family history? They're sure to love these eight gifts.

By Elisa Cinelli

This holiday season, keep your sanity and stay in your flannel pajamas. We have five tips that will help you make it to 2020 without ever stepping foot in a brick and mortar shop.