First Day of School Jitters Like Never Before

One thing all the featured Burness parents mention is they cannot wait for the day when all kids are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Until then, they are calling on their community members in and out of school to get vaccinated if they’re eligible. “At the end of the day, what's really needed is a community effort to protect children and those who are immunocompromised,” says Burness parent Katy Lenard.

Gendered Universes are Harming Young People Around the World — We Must Intervene Before It’s Too Late

The researchers say that adolescence should be seen as a window of opportunity--a time when young people are reevaluating their identities and behaviors. They can encounter certain gender stereotypes that can cause permanent physical, emotional and mental harm. But, if they are able to push back against these gender stereotypes, to break out of their gender-specific universes, they can emerge healthy, strong and self-confident.

A Summer Like No Other

Having access to learning opportunities this summer is more important than ever as the pandemic has forced young people to miss out on so much for so long.

Reflections on Raising the Next Generation

In the past year, parents and caregivers in the United States have grown increasingly aware that, despite their optimism about the future for their children, there is still a long way to go to make their hopes a reality and to end the harms from centuries of injustice.

Our Families Are Not Alright

We cannot recover as a nation if we do not support our families. The health of our nation depends on the health of our families -- all our families.

COVID-19: People Aren't Just Getting Sick — They’re Also Going Hungry

Widespread layoffs means millions of people are no longer able to pay rent and buy food. School closures means millions of kids who rely on school meals risk losing their primary source of food. Having access to healthy food is essential to staying healthy.