Eleanor Goldberg
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Flimsy PPE, missing soap, non-compliant students: Teachers say some classrooms aren't safe for in-person learning
Teachers say they are putting their lives on the line, but aren't getting basic safety measures or cooperation in return. → Read More
2 parenting mistakes to avoid as kids go back to school, according to experts
At this point, parents should lower their expectations of their children as their worlds remain upended. → Read More
7 damaging mistakes parents should avoid during the pandemic, according to a child psychologist
As much as possible, parents should try to maintain a sense of calm and control when engaging with their children. → Read More
The biggest mistake parents new to homeschooling make, according to a homeschool expert
Parents are so accustomed to depending on an organized school system that they may think they need to pay experts to run a homeschool program. → Read More
8 mistakes parents who are new to homeschooling make, according to a veteran homeschooler
Inexperienced homeschoolers may think they have to spend a lot of money and focus on academics, but veteran homeschoolers say that's not the case. → Read More
Inside the underground nanny economy, where many women of color have few ways to fight workplace abuses and low wages, all made worse by the pandemic
Business Insider talked to 16 nannies and some parents to see how questionable working conditions have changed, in many ways for worse, since March. → Read More
The 5 items every homeschooling parent needs to have on hand, according to experts
Parents who are new to homeschooling may think they need to invest in a host of supplies, but experts say that's not necessary. → Read More
Why an epidemiologist is keeping her 3 school-age kids home from school this fall
Rebekah Natanov, an epidemiologist and mother of 4, would like to send her children to school, but she doesn't think it's safe. → Read More
We asked 3 doctors and an epidemiologist whether they're sending their kids back to school. Here's what they said.
To help uncertain parents, Insider spoke to 3 physicians and an epidemiologist about plans for their own children, and how they made those decisions. → Read More
How to start an education 'pandemic pod' for less than $100
Wealthy parents are hiring private teachers for as much as $100,000. But veteran homeschoolers say the movement is rooted in spending little money. → Read More
The 3 Plastics Every Parent Should Avoid
Repeat after me: 3, 6, 7. → Read More
Many Federal Employees Can't Afford Diapers Due To Trump's Government Shutdown
A pantry dedicated to Coast Guard families in need went through three months' worth of diapers in two weeks. → Read More
'I Feel Like I'm Failing Them': How Low-Income Parents Struggle Over The Holidays
These families worry about lost wages if they take off and how to pay for child care if they work over the holidays. → Read More
Women Often Can’t Afford Tampons, Pads In Federal Prisons. That’s About To Change.
The new justice bill would require U.S. prisons to give menstrual hygiene products to inmates for free. → Read More
This Type Of Store May Actually Survive The Amazon Era
The experience of children's boutique stores shows there may still be hope for some mom and pop shops. → Read More
One Downward Retail Trend That's Not All Amazon's Fault
Teens are abandoning the once-popular retail floor. → Read More
Hurricane Victims Who Need The Most Help Have Hardest Time Getting It
“We need to do a better of job of making sure that the safety net reaches everybody that’s been impacted." → Read More
Why So Many People May Never Recover From Hurricane Michael
Most Americans don't have enough money in the bank to afford even a minor emergency. → Read More
Evacuating Before Hurricane Florence Simply Isn't Doable For Many People
"Sometimes, it’s more difficult to leave than it is to stay,” a North Carolina mother says after her family decides to return home to face the storm. → Read More
How A Group Of New York Moms Is Reuniting Separated Migrant Families
In less than a month, the group has raised $260,000 and has reunited six moms with 12 children. → Read More