Sponsored by HBO Max Planning a date night can be a challenge these days. After all, with many families staying safely at home, getting some romantic time alone with your spouse might mean hiding out in the kitchen while distracting your curious kiddos with a board game or device. That said, we’ve got your back. Here are five ideas for romantic nights that don’t require a call to your go-to babysitter. 1.

It’s the picture-perfect scene: My husband and son are listening to music and acting out a pretend battle. They're both excited and having fun. Yet as I watch them, I ask myself: Why am I not happy, too? It's because I'm jealous. It’s not that I don’t want to be happy and fun. I’m just tired. I’m tired from a full day with my son. There are dishes to put away, meals to prepare, or something else that calls my attention throughout the day.

Studies show that when kids head back to school after long breaks, they can lose some of the progress they made throughout the academic year. This learning loss over the winter, summer, and long weekends adds up and can pose a real challenge for students, teachers, and parents. But keeping your child engaged with learning and reading year-round can be easier than you think — and, most importantly, fun.

When I was pregnant, I was told a lot of things, but there were quite a few that everyone just sort of failed to mention. Maybe it’s that whole choosing-to-forget thing, but I just want to make sure that anyone who is pregnant or is thinking of getting pregnant really knows just exactly what they’re getting into. And so, I present to you some things no one told me about pregnancy. 1. Constipation Yeah, that happens.

Hollywood couples — as much as they're celebrated, envied, and cause a whole bunch of chaos and excitement — don't always last. In fact, we've pretty much come to anticipate that sometime in the future, we'll hear the sad news that a favorite duo has called it quits. But perhaps, we shouldn't be so negative. There are actually a handful of spotlight-stealing couples that have managed to defy the odds and make their romance last.

If there is one question I get over and over again, it's this: "How can I teach my kid to be more assertive?" This is a common concern for parents of young children. Speaking up is no easy task. While some kids seem to enter this world with loud voices and a willingness to speak up, others need time and practice. Teaching assertiveness skills requires patience as well as frequent practice. There are things you can do at home to help your child to speak up. Here are three: 1.

As families around the country continue to adjust to virtual learning, chances are, as a parent, you probably have some questions about your child's education. And that's definitely understandable. It's important to keep in mind that teachers are adjusting to the new way of educating your children, too, so really, you are in this together. That means you shouldn't be afraid to ask your child's teacher about some of the questions you might have. 1.

Oof. Ouch. That pounding pain at the temples. That throbbing at the base of the neck. Yep, it's a headache, and it is excruciatingly painful. The first thing we might do is head to the medicine cabinet and grab a bottle of ibuprofen or acetaminophen, but what if the stash is completely empty? Is there any way to get fast relief? Have no fear, because we've found some of the best ways to put an end to headache pain. 1.

The biggest secret about parenting is that none of us knows what we're doing. We have instincts to feed, clothe, shelter, and love our kids. But beyond that? We're all just winging it. Here are some mistakes all new moms make: 1. Giving our kids loud toys If you get your kids hooked on toys with buttons, lights, and sounds, that's all you'll hear during playtime. Now we understand the resurgence of wooden toys and cloth dolls.

Because of our global health situation, many workplaces have instituted temporary work-from-home policies. For some of us, this is a huge cause to celebrate -- after all, what's not to love about working at home and not wearing pants? But for others, it's a really stressful time that can cause some serious relationship friction, because it can mean that we're trapped at home, working next to our partners 24/7... and that's just a breeding ground for arguments.