A recent survey has found that half of American parents said the COVID-19 pandemic will permanently affect the way they parent. The survey of 2,000 American parents with children up to age 3 looked at what that means for respondents and the other changes to come with these last seven…
FITZ (of Fitz and the Tantrums) on Family Life with Wife Kaylee DeFer and Three 'Little Humanoids'
FITZ (from Fitz & The Tantrums) is gearing up to drop music on his own, but his life at home has been far from tantrum-less. With the release of his solo debut "Head Up High," the 50-year-old, born Michael Fitzpatrick, talks to PEOPLE about the "crazy ride" of quarantining with…
My kids rarely see people’s faces now that everyone is wearing masks. Will their social development be stunted?
As long as you get ample maskless face-to-face time with your kids, and they play with each other without masks, the coverings shouldn't impact their development. Smiles and frowns are only one part of our nonverbal communication repertoire, so emphasize gestures, body language, and tone of voice to compensate. Alternatives…
Mom and daughter’s podcast for kids: Recordings under the bed, meetings over ice-cream
'We are both podcast nerds!' When the lockdown was announced in the country earlier this year, in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Lyndee Prickitt, a former correspondent from the US, who started her journalism career in radio and loves the medium, stared at the possibility of…
‘You cannot expect a delivery room setup in an aircraft’: Doc who helped birth a baby on Delhi-Bengaluru flight
'I didn't have nurses or assistants with me; it was a challenge.' What are the odds of having a gynaecologist on board a long flight, right as you go into labour and give birth prematurely? For a 30-something woman flying from Delhi to Bengaluru, October 7 will always be remembered…
Jeff Lewis Reveals Daughter Monroe, 3½, Is Having 'Behavior' Issues at School: 'Very Worried'
Jeff Lewis is voicing his concerns over his daughter Monroe Christine's behavior at school. On Monday's episode of his SiriusXM radio show Jeff Lewis Live, the Flipping Out star discussed going to pick up Monroe (who turns 4 later this month) from school alongside ex Scott Anderson after the two had attended a therapy…
Ayesha Curry Says Schooling Is Steph's 'Strong Suit' as He Slept Through Daughters' Diaper Changes
Just call Steph Curry Principal Daddy! The basketball superstar, 32, has taken on the responsibility of making sure his two daughters (Ryan Carson, 5, and Riley, 8) are settling into the learn-from-home life amid the COVID-19 crisis, according to his wife Ayesha Curry. "Luckily for me, Stephen has really stepped in…
Olivia Wilde Grateful for 'Extra Family Time' amid COVID-19 Pandemic: 'So Special and Important'
Like many other people across the country, Olivia Wilde has had to adjust to the new normal amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite the difficulties that come with that, the actress, 36, tells PEOPLE she's grateful for the "extra family time" it's given her with her fiancé, Jason Sudeikis, and…
ACM Awards Nominee Cam Opens Up About Origin of Daughter Lucy Marvel's 'Classic, Old Soul Name'
Cam's baby girl has one unique moniker — with a sweet family tie. The country singer, 35, spoke with PEOPLE correspondent Jeremy Parsons on Tuesday for PeopleTV's Red Carpet Live: 55th Academy of Country Music Awards pre-show about her 8-month-old daughter Lucy Marvel, and how she and husband Adam Weaver…
A gay mom’s Twitter post went viral for its explanation of why teachers should say ‘grown ups’ instead of ‘mom and dads’
A mother who identifies as gay shared on Twitter why teachers should be careful with how they refer to children's caregivers. Instead of saying "moms and dads," teachers should instead use the term, "grown ups," she said. For children who don't live in a traditional family setting, this is an…
Short story for kids: Angry Akku by Vinayak Varma
"In no time, Akku had forgotten all about the STUPID BRICK that made her trip and fall. And about the BAD BOY who laughed at her. And about the IDLI-STEALING CROW. And Akku even forgot about being ANGRY." Written and illustrated by Vinayak Varma. This picture book is one of…