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What will families remember from this pandemic pause? Tension? Peacefulness? Will a predicted baby boom be confined, as young parents jest, to firstborn? More important, what will our children remember? Teenagers grumble about confinement, restrictions, life interrupted.

Are your kids going stir crazy being home due to daycare and school closures in the midst of coronavirus? Fortunately, the internet is chock full of ideas for keeping your kids entertained, content and learning.

Food shortages, tedium and the desire to become more self-sufficient have ignited a major interest in home gardening across the world.

A few weeks ago, the thought of adopting or fostering an animal might have been impossible for a variety of reasons.

There is nothing like quarantine to get me hunkered down and going through the stack of books I’ve been dying to read, but just never quite had the time to finish.

When people gather at the Washington Monument to watch a sunrise or sunset, they often grow silent, watching the miracle as another day is dedicated. Moments later, they turn away, returning to normal lives.

Over 64 million Americans – about 1 in 5 – live in multigenerational households. The setup has many benefits, from easing financial burdens to improving emotional well-being, but it’s become a source of stress due to the pandemic.

If you’re like me, you’ve probably typed “productivity” into the App Store search bar recently, seeking an app to help with the increasingly blurry lines of family, work and chores.

What’s on your quarantine reading list? If you’re seeking escape, entertainment, perspective or just a good night’s sleep, these should help:

It’s time to get creative and finally use the half-empty boxes of pasta and rice, cans of beans and other neglected items hiding in the back of the cabinet.

It’s around this time of year when students begin accepting admission from colleges.

Hobbies are good for us – it’s backed up by science. Studies have found that people with hobbies are typically healthier and more productive. Learning new things can also help improve memory and stave off dementia.

Had enough of scrolling aimlessly through social media challenges and pet postings? Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but how about spending those screen-time hours on something a bit more productive.

Celebrating birthdays amid a pandemic certainly calls for a little extra creativity.

Americans have been divided for much of our history. (See the election of 1800.)

You can’t clip in at Flywheel or hit the mat at CorePower Yoga at the moment, but that doesn’t mean workout routines must halt.

In many ways, the current health crisis has brought out the best in us, as people and organizations unite for the common good.

It’s great news that our furry family members don’t seem to be susceptible to the virus.

“Stay with the tour, and please don’t wander.” You won’t need to hear these words from a docent, if you take one of these virtual museum tours.

Practicing social distancing is hard for everyone, and explaining it to kids is something parents need to handle in a sensitive, age-appropriate way.

It’s no doubt epidemiologists are the go-to experts as the world tries to contain COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean that engineers are sitting this one out.

As we collectively become one with our couches, we’re sharing our top suggestions for TV shows and movies set in other countries, including our top 3 you may not be familiar with.

It’s no secret that the true crime genre has a large, dedicated fan base. Whether it’s podcasts, books or documentaries, stories of serial killers and unsolved murders are becoming more and more popular.

While giving back to the community shouldn’t be just a once-a-year occurrence, Thanksgiving is the perfect reminder to remember those in need.

Each year, activists and health officials from across the country and world gather in DC for the International Conference on Stigma.

We set our clocks to “fall back” recently, meaning an extra hour gained in theory. Reality is, daylight saving time in spring and fall has a much larger effect on our bodies and general health.

Pumpkin spice lattes. Pumpkin pie. Pumpkin cookies. It’s already November, so we’re officially in the season of pumpkin-flavored everything.

If you are a fan of “The Office,” then you may have heard rumors of a new podcast, starring Jenna Fischer (receptionist turned saleswoman Pam Beesly) and BFF Angela Kinsey (accountant Angela Martin).

The tomb in the center remains vacant, with an inscription reading “Honoring and Keeping Faith with America’s Missing Servicemen.”

Medicaid has changed dramatically over the past decade, assisting 75 million vulnerable Americans. Next month,…