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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidelines for a safe Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic include new methods of doing classic spooky activities.

CDC's Halloween Guidelines Warn Against Typical Trick-Or-Treating

3:23pm September 22, 2020

by Laurel Wamsley

Door-to-door trick-or-treating and crowded costume parties are out, and haunted forests and outdoor movie nights are in. "If screaming will likely occur, greater distancing is advised," the CDC says.

A child washes her hands at a day care center in Connecticut last month. A detailed look at COVID-19 deaths in U.S. kids and young adults by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the great majority are children of color.

The Majority Of Children Who Die From COVID-19 Are Children Of Color

11:02am September 16, 2020

According to data reported to the CDC, 121 children died from COVID-19 between February and July of this year. And 78% of the children who died were Hispanic, Black or Native American.

Health & Safety

Reader Tips: 9 Ways To Bring Joy And Care To Older People In The Pandemic

7:00am September 13, 2020

by Malaka Gharib

Write postcards on a weekly basis. Go for scenic drives. Schedule virtual TV time. Use family history as a topic for virtual lessons.

Esther Perel: How Can We Develop Resilience In Our Relationships?

9:15am September 11, 2020

by NPR/TED Staff

How do we build more trusting and empathetic relationships, even during a crisis? This hour, therapist Esther Perel shares ideas on creating lasting bonds in romance, family, and at work.

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My dream Zoom house in Truckee, California.

Zoom Towns And The New Housing Market For The 2 Americas

11:41am September 08, 2020

by Greg Rosalsky

One America is living in a housing boom. The other needs support from the government or family for an affordable place to live.

More than 30 million children depend on U.S. schools for free or reduced-price meals.

Education

'Children Are Going Hungry': Why Schools Are Struggling To Feed Students

11:34am September 08, 2020

by Cory Turner

School meals are the only meals some children get in a day. But during the pandemic, school feeding programs have been reaching fewer and fewer families.

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Leather sandals, made by Saley, on display along with other items.

Whatever Happened To ... The Guy From Niger Who Dreamed Of Being A Leather Maestro?

7:00am September 07, 2020

by Marc Silver

Soumana Saley has a passion for leather crafts — and for education. But the pandemic has presented challenges as he builds his reputation and his school in Niger.

'Mom Of TikTok' Uses App To Bring Realness

6:46pm September 06, 2020

by Brandon McDermott

TikTok is known as an app where kids show off dance moves. We meet a woman from Nebraska who has become an improbable star, the "Mom of TikTok."

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How To Care For Older People In The Pandemic (And A Printable Guide!)

12:27pm September 04, 2020

by Malaka Gharib

Three experts share advice on how to help the older people in our lives — parents, grandparents, neighbors, relatives, friends — feel comfortable and safe in the pandemic.

Shaka Senghor (left), Ebony Roberts (right), and their son Sekou speak on the TED stage.

Ebony Roberts and Shaka Senghor: After Separating, How Do You Co-Parent As A Team?

9:00am September 04, 2020

by NPR/TED Staff

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