Lessons From Europe, Where Cases Are Rising But Schools Are Open
Amid a new wave of coronavirus restrictions, France, the U.K. and Germany are keeping schools open. The U.S. has taken a different approach.
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'Daddy Dressed Me' Founder On Teaching Himself To Sew For His Daughter
Michael Gardner was looking for a creative way to bond with his daughter, Ava. Two hundred outfits later, his project has become a campaign encouraging dads to bond with their kids through fashion.
'I Come Up Short Every Day': Couples Under Strain As Pandemic Upends Life At Home
Couples are struggling to redefine their own roles as they look to navigate a pandemic that has upended many aspects of domestic life.
'I'm A Much Better Cook': For Dads, Being Home During Pandemic Is Eye-Opening
While working moms have been struggling this year, pandemic life is also taking a toll on dads, many of whom are confronting situations they may not have chosen otherwise.
How To Repair Relationships Damaged By Election Divisions
After an election year unique in its divisiveness, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with advice columnist Amy Dickinson about how people can begin to repair relationships, if they so desire.
Child Marriages Are Up In The Pandemic. Here's How India Tries To Stop Them
Local sources say there's been a spike in child marriage during the pandemic. A key reason: By marrying off girls early, poor families have one less mouth to feed in desperate times.
The American Government Once Offered Widely Affordable Child Care ... 77 Years Ago
Affordable, quality child care was hard to come by even before the pandemic and now even more so. It's not for a lack of ideas about how to fix it. Is this the moment those ideas are taken seriously?
'Incredibly Scary': Single Moms Fear Falling Through Holes In Pandemic Safety Net
Many single parents collecting unemployment benefits are running out of money to pay rent, with Congress still unable to pass a relief bill to help.
The Philippines Has A Policy Against Home Births. It's Not Playing Well In A Pandemic
The "No Home Birth" policy was created to reduce maternal and newborn mortality rates. But critics say it makes giving birth expensive and complicated — especially during the coronavirus crisis.
Study: Plastic Baby Bottles Shed Microplastics When Heated. Should You Be Worried?
The implications for a child's health are not yet known. The study's authors urge people not to panic — and stress the need for more research.