by Vanessa LoBue We are soon approaching the 3-year anniversary of the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Since its inception, the pandemic is responsible for 600 million cases and over 6 million deaths worldwide. It has also seriously impacted economic,...
by Nancy Aaron Jones, Jillian Hardin, and Joy Longo Parturition as well as the days and weeks that follow are transitional experiences for families. The interactive “dance” between mothers and infants as well as shared encounters with other family members sets...
by Abigail Fiske, Gaia Scerif, & Karla Holmboe There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world. It is hard to ignore the visible impact – the rising and falling of infection rates, the “stay at home” restrictions, and the incredible...
by Ashley Ruba COVID-19 completely changed our social lives. Between physical distancing, cancelled family gatherings, and continual mask-wearing, we have seen far less of one another. While these social changes have been undeniably difficult for everyone, caregivers...
by Suzanne Curtin, Janet Werker, & Henny Yeung This blog post is an adaptation of an op-ed that appeared in the Globe and Mail on Feb. 23rd, 2021. Facemasks are an essential public health tool against the spread of COVID-19(1), but now that vaccine distribution in...
by Nina Fefferman & Vanessa LoBue Now that the COVID-19 global pandemic is into its second year, we are finally seeing some relief in parts of the world with the approval of various vaccinations that prevent symptoms of the virus. In the United States, the three...
