Parenting Week 2020

Parents Who Work In Childcare Are Trapped In An Unsustainable System
Childcare programs are closing nationwide, many parents can’t afford care, and those who work in the industry hardly earn enough to make the job worth doing.

How The Pandemic Has Exacerbated The Gender Divide In Household Labor
“When he helps, it’s almost like the opposite of help.”

“I Barely Have Anything Left To Give”: What It’s Like Parenting Kids With Autism During The Pandemic
For parents of kids with autism, the unique challenges presented by the isolation of the coronavirus pandemic have sometimes been overwhelming.

The Impossible Choice Of Sending A 3-Year-Old To Daycare Now
Was I sending her back because it was the right thing for me or the right thing for her?

I Don't Want Kids. But The Pandemic Has Made Me Miss Them A Lot.
A long-planned move to California during the pandemic meant I had to leave my favorite kid pals behind.

Class Of COVID-19: The Horrifying Sadness Of Sending My Kids To College During A Pandemic
Having your kids leave the nest has always been sad. In 2020, it’s also terrifying.

Parents Who Double As Essential Workers Are Struggling More Than Ever. Here Are Their Stories.
Parents who continue in-person work through the pandemic have a bleak choice: risk exposing your family to the coronavirus, or face financial devastation.