3 Women On Their Experiences Having Their First Children During A Pandemic
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with three women about having their first child during a pandemic and what they've learned.
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Better Late Than Never. Canadian Woman Finally Gets A Pen Pal
Nyima Mitchell, 8, found a bottle in his backyard in Nova Scotia. The 1995 message requesting a pen pal was signed by Nellie Nadeau, 14, of Quebec. Nellie is now a mother herself and lives in Alaska.
Landlords Struggling To Stay Afloat See Lifeline In COVID-19 Relief For Renters
The latest COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress has upward of $27 billion for rental assistance to prevent evictions. With so many renters not paying, many landlords are struggling.
Relief Money Could More Than Double Support For Child Care Needs In Mississippi
Carol Burnett, who heads an advocacy group for child care centers, says the funds will help mothers enormously — "whether they're trying to get out of poverty" or "find a pathway to higher income."
How Biden's Plan Could Help Reshape The Finances Of American Families
The $1.9 trillion relief bill includes a new monthly allowance for American parents that could help provide a critical lifeline.
Facing Housing Crunch, California Cities Rethink Single-Family Neighborhoods
By allowing multi-family housing, proponents across the state say the move could lower housing costs and redress decades of racial segregation.
A Year Of School Like No Other: How A Teacher, A Student And A Parent Have Coped
We've talked with hundreds of people since the pandemic shut down schools and colleges a year ago. We checked back back in with three of them about how their lives have changed.
Buckingham Palace Responds To Allegations In Harry And Meghan's Oprah Interview
"The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning," said a statement released on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. "While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously."
What The $300 A Month Child Benefit Could Mean For A Family On The Edge
The monthly checks would mark a big shift in the federal government's approach to child poverty. One study estimates they could cut the number of poor children by half.
As Many Parents Fret Over Remote Learning, Some Find Their Kids Are Thriving
"It's a lot easier to focus," says one sixth grader with ADHD. While some students fell behind while learning virtually during the pandemic, others focus better when they aren't around classmates.