Arts May 11 New book ‘Four Mothers’ explores the first year of parenthood around the world By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara
Nation Sep 07 Watch 8:27 Americans navigate family planning amid concerns about finances and the planet’s future The U.S. birth rate hit a record low in 2023, but data suggests that over the past 30 years, the number of adults who want to have children has remained relatively stable. So why aren’t more Americans having children or… By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara
Nation May 12 Watch 4:59 6 voices on what motherhood means to those with and without children The American family has changed significantly since Mother’s Day became a national holiday more than a century ago. Families are smaller, more people are choosing not to have children and more are choosing to be single parents. Still others want… By Claire Mufson, Lana Green
Nation May 12 Watch 2:14 A mother and daughter’s heart-to-heart talk about their unbreakable bond Yomi Young was born with a rare genetic disorder that causes her bones to break under the slightest pressure. In this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps, she and her mother, Sarah Churchill, talk about the day she was… By StoryCorps
Health May 27 Watch 6:06 What the U.S. is doing to address its deepening maternal mortality crisis The U.S. maternal mortality rate continues to steadily increase, with 2021 being one of the worst years on record. According to the Centers for Disease Control, mental health conditions are among the leading causes of pregnancy-related death. Carole Johnson, head… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
May 11 Column: Why Facebook and other social media may fuel new mothers’ insecurity By Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, The Conversation Scientists look into how often new parents use social media, why some use it more than others and what the impact might be on new parents’ mental health. Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 3:48 Why humble-bragging parents should consider holding their tongues By PBS News Hour It starts innocently: Running into an old friend, a fellow mom, conversation can quickly give way to a humble brag about their offspring’s accomplishments. Author Ylonda Gault shares her views on bragging parents in this NewsHour essay. Continue watching