A Gaza woman describes trying to keep her family safe — and alive
A Gaza woman describes the fear of living under airstrikes, and her attempts to keep her children safe.
Family
People likely aren't adapted to care for newborn babies alone, new study suggests
Allo parenting, in which non-biologic parents serve as a child's caregiver, is common in many parts of the world. Mothers have help provided by several others, including neighbors and older siblings.
How to break the cycle of childhood trauma? Help a baby's parents
HealthySteps is an intervention where new parents get practical help with their lives, allowing them to create stable, nurturing bonds with their babies. It all starts at the baby's checkups.
Facing my wife's dementia: Should I fly off to see our grandkids without her?
After 40 years of living and travelling together, a writer considers a trip without his wife. He can't explain where he's going or why he can't bring her along.
Father-and-son locksmiths have found the key to happiness
Phil Mortillaro started Greenwich Locksmiths in Manhattan in 1980. His youngest son Philip followed in his dad's footsteps, and in 2014 talked to him about why he went into the family business.
Minnesota aims to stop separating mothers in prison from their newborn babies
A woman who gives birth in jail or prison typically is separated from her baby within hours or days. Minnesota now lets some moms stay out of prison and at home with their new babies.
A novel prison program for pregnant women and their babies
Minnesota is believed to be the first state that allows some mothers to live outside of prison with their new babies.
A memoir about life 'in the margins,' 'Class' picks up where 'Maid' left off
"As a country, we don't like giving poor people money and that's what they need the most," says author Stephanie Land. Her 2019 memoir Maid inspired a 10-part Netflix series.
'My equal partner in everything': Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's 77-year marriage
By their own accounts, the former president and first lady weren't just spouses, but full partners who counted their relationship as their greatest achievement.
How to make the most out of 'Friendsgiving'
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with friendship coach Danielle Bayard Jackson about the joys of Friendsgiving and how to make the most of that popular alt holiday for celebrating with close friends.