A Disabled Veteran Tells His Story For National PTSD Awareness Day
To mark National PTSD Awareness Day on Sunday June 27, we hear the story of a disabled veteran and his wife, and their journey through trauma and its aftermath.
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High School Graduations Brought Joy This Year, Even If They Weren't Back To Normal
One school returned to last year's drive-in movie theater, while another hosted about 600 personal ceremonies. In New Orleans, families celebrated with a spontaneous second line parade.
A Black-White Housing Gap Persists, But One D.C. Woman Persevered And Won
The housing gap between Black and white homeowners has been consistent for decades, and so far it continues to widen.
VIDEO: Priya Krishna And Her Mom Explore 'Indian-ish' Food
Food writer Priya Krishna and her mother, Ritu Krishna, discuss influences on their Indian cooking. They explore assimilation through food and why recipes like dal represent comfort for their family.
Separated Families Meet In The Middle Of The Rio Grande During 'Hugs Not Walls' Event
Along the Rio Grande, about 200 families separated by their legal status briefly reunited in the middle of the river over the weekend. It was part of an event called "Hugs Not Walls."
Life Kit: How To Say Sorry
For NPR's Like Kit, journalist Simran Sethi talks to psychologist Harriet Lerner about how to offer apologies that are both heard and felt.
How Many Dads Does It Take To Screw In A Lightbulb? Father's Day By The Numbers
Father's Day happens each year on the third Sunday in June. Here are some fun facts — and a few groaners — to celebrate the day we honor all the dads out there.
Dad Draws On Maori Roots To Raise 3 Resilient Sons. Step 1: Send Them On A Milk Run
Jeff Nelligan, whose Maori great-grandmother left New Zealand and settled in the U.S., explains his parenting strategies in his book Four Lessons From My Three Sons: How You Can Raise Resilient Kids.
Opinion: The Song Of A Father's Heartbeat
NPR's Scott Simon shares the story of Lucio Arreola, a father of three who's recovering from a heart transplant and whose family recorded a song for him using his own heartbeat.
Summer Colds Are Back — Here's How To Keep From Getting Sick
Bad news for parents of young kids: summer colds are back. Things like strategic mask wearing during story time or homework with a sick child can help prevent you from catching and spreading the cold.