Jun 03 Watch 8:40 The critical role white parents play in shaping racism — and eradicating it By Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Jason Kane Structural racism is now sharing the American cultural spotlight with COVID-19. While solutions to racial disparities in police treatment, health care and education will likely require policy changes, some experts say decisions at the family and individual levels matter just… Continue watching
May 14 Watch 6:31 A child psychiatrist answers viewer questions on parenting during the pandemic During the coronavirus pandemic, we all have questions, and the NewsHour is bringing them to experts for answers. This week, we consider the challenges parents are experiencing as they try to help children navigate an unfamiliar world. Dr. Sarah Vinson,… Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch 2:11 What the new normal is like for one West Virginia family By Christopher Booker Last week, NewsHour Weekend’s Christopher Booker shared a portrait of what the new normal looks like for his family, and we asked viewers to share with us what their new normal looks like during the outbreak. In the coming weeks,… Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch 2:18 A glimpse of a second-grade class during the outbreak By Karla Murthy With the outbreak causing indefinite school closures across the country, children are having to figure out new ways of learning and playing together while living in isolation. Special correspondent Karla Murthy checked in on one second-grade class in New York… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 2:14 How the coronavirus is forcing a family to slow down By Christopher Booker From mandates to work from home to massive school closures, the coronavirus has transformed the lives of millions of Americans. NewsHour Weekend's Christopher Booker gives us a firsthand account of how the pandemic is impacting his family. Continue watching
Apr 05 Watch 4:15 Should parents lower the bar while working from home? By Zachary Green With the growing coronavirus outbreak, millions of parents in the U.S. are being asked to work from home while also caring for their children. Balancing the two may seem like an impossible task. But one writer says that this is… Continue watching
Mar 16 10 tips for talking about COVID-19 with your kids By Wendy Thomas Russell If you are a parent or caregiver and feeling unsure about what to share, how much to say, and ways to navigate COVID-19 when so much is uncertain, you’re not alone. Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch 6:57 The U.S. has a shortage of licensed child care providers. Can these apps help? By Cat Wise, Kira Wakeam In recent years, the number of licensed in-home child care providers has declined about 20%. According to the Center for American Progress, half the U.S. population lives in areas lacking enough providers, with low-income families and communities of color disproportionately… Continue watching
Nov 13 How to talk to your kids about impeachment By Gretchen Frazee Children, no matter their age, are likely to have some exposure to the tumultuous political happenings, whether from family, friends, teachers or social media. Continue reading
Sep 25 Why your toddler can’t learn from a screen By Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report Toddlers often are unable to understand that the person on the screen is real, relevant and represents an actual adult, one researcher said. Continue reading