Just more than a month into its coronavirus-induced remote learning program, the New York City Department of Education announced a new grading policy for the school year. That's far from the only news story to come out of City Hall this week. Read on for the latest pertinent coronavirus updates spanning from Lower Manhattan to Albany.

As you're hunkered down with kids, be sure to visit our post on FREE coronavirus resources for NYC families and our Stay-at-Home Guide, which is chock full of boredom busters to keep kids entertained.

If you're looking for something to brighten your kids' day, we have just the thing! We've already created a Walking Rainbow, and now in this science experiment kids get to make colorful "rainbow milk" while learning about molecular reaction. One of our 63 Easy Experiments for Kids Using Household Stuff, this simple experiment uses only milk, food coloring, and liquid dish soap.

Read on for the step-by-step instructions to complete this bright (and easy!) science experiment.

This post has been updated to reflect new information from LAUSD on May 4, 2020.

Governor Gavin Newsom turns out not to be a fan of the anthem School's Out for Summer. He may have won kids' hearts when he announced his support for ending the school year back on April 1, but he lost them again today, when he took to the podium in support of going back to school in July. Is this for real? Will we be jumping right back into a new school year only a few weeks after breaking for summer? What would that look like? And who decides? We've collected some key answers to the questions lots of students and parents are asking.

Even in the midst of a global pandemic, there are silver linings to be found. As communities across the nation join together in social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19, our creativity and commitment to supporting one another has never been more palpable. 

Staying connected may take a little more ingenuity these days, but amidst all the uncertainty, prioritizing and spending time with friends and loved ones is what your kids (and you) will most likely remember from this period.

If you’re looking for ways to stay connected during Coronavirus and show your friends, loved ones, and neighbors that you care, we’ve compiled a great list. For more ways to keep kids busy at home, check out our Stay-at-Home Guide and our list of great ways kids can help during Coronavirus.

Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 10, this year, and despite NYC's shelter-in-place order, there are still plenty of ways to show our moms how much they mean to us. This is an especially apropos time to celebrate mothers, as many are selflessly serving in our communities as essential workers, others are working from home while serving as teachers, and cooking and cleaning around the clock. With that in mind, we've rounded up 15 restaurants throughout the city offering Mother's Day brunch or dinner. Many spots are also prepping cocktails for takeout or delivery, so don't forget to add on a mimosa (or two).

Let mom stay in her PJs and lounge in bed while she enjoys one of these delicious Mother's Day meals, made even tastier because she didn't have to prepare it herself. Encourage the kids to add a personal flair to the celebration, too, with one of these DIY Mother's Day card ideas.

Mother's Day may look a little different this year. Heck, Mother may look a little different this year (ever notice that root is a four-letter word?), but all the more reason that Mama needs a little pampering. If you're Mom, stop reading right here and pass the laptop to the nearest family member—then await your surprise on a tray in bed.

For the rest of you: Mother's Day meals cooked at home are delightful only if you plan to do the dishes. Otherwise, let's move on to delivery and curbside takeout. Wonderful, indulgent, luxurious, and downright comforting restaurants all over Los Angeles are offering Mother's Day brunch treats from red velvet waffles and Thai tea pancakes to chicken 'n' waffles and breakfast cocktails. And lest we forget, many of these restaurants are local small businesses we love; every one of the delivery and pick-up options below is a local business we want to be there when it's safe for dining in to resume.

So mark your calendars for May 10th, start working on your homemade Mother's Day cards, and go ahead and pass Mom back the computer now so she can tell you where to order from.

Perhaps this year more than ever, moms deserve a special celebration for Mother's Day. With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, a fancy Mother's Day brunch at a sit-down restaurant is out. Instead, we're bringing you details on takeout and delivery options you can enjoy at home from Westchester-area restaurants and bakeries. Below we've rounded up 11 spots serving everything from Mother's Day brunch to elegant teas, baked treats, and other goodies to make mom's day special.

Beyond a catered meal, families can enjoy a celebratory outing at one of these Westchester destinations that remain open. Be sure to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Add to this the return of Bicycle Sundays, and you've got yourself a day! But, because moms deserve to be honored the full 24 hours, we're keeping our Event Calendar populated with virtual happenings that families can enjoy together. We also encourage kids to craft a handmade card and offer it to mom, along with a big hug!

Read on for ways to order a feast fit for a queen. Whether you're an essential worker, homeschooling your kids, or any other kind of super mom, we know you deserve a special meal on Mother's Day. From all the moms at Mommy Poppins, we wish you a very happy Mother's Day!

If there's one day a year that Chef Mom deserves to take off, it's Mother's Day. During a quarantine, even more so! These Long Island eateries are gearing up for Mother's Day specials that offer contactless curbside take out or delivery.

For other family dining options when we're back up and running, see our list of Long Island restaurants where kids can eat free; dining destinations that offer entertainment for kids; and with warmer weather coming, great places to dine outdoors with children.

At publication time, these restaurants are offering take-out service for Mother's Day. Since the COVID-19 situation is constantly evolving, please confirm with the restaurant directly to be sure.