This is part of a series looking at pressing coronavirus questions of the week. We’d like to hear what you’re curious about. Email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the subject line: “Weekly Coronavirus Questions.” What risks are there in attending a protest rally? Modelers say it’s difficult to assess how the protests will influence COVID-19 infections. But it’s … Continue reading Coronavirus FAQs: How To Stay Safe While Protesting, When To Go Out After Recovery
Is It Safe Yet To Get Your Physical Or A Dental Checkup?
Many hospitals, clinics and dental offices in some places across the U.S. are beginning to open now for routine, preventative care that was postponed in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. But still, patients wonder: Is it safe to go? CLICK HERE
Pandemic EBT Program
LA County families have a new resource for food and groceries. Families who are normally able to receive free or reduced-cost meals at school, may now qualify for additional cash benefits (up to $365 per eligible child) through the Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) program. Families with children who are eligible for free and reduced-price meals, and who … Continue reading Pandemic EBT Program
How To Give Advice: Less Fixing, More Listening
Advice — it’s a gift that’s hard to give, and even harder to receive. But as we swim through today’s uncharted waters, we can all use a little help. The good news? You don’t have to be an expert to toss that metaphorical life jacket to your loved ones, and you don’t even have to … Continue reading How To Give Advice: Less Fixing, More Listening
What To Say When A Friend Is Struggling
All of us are working through some degree of frustration, loneliness, or cabin fever right now, and a lot of folks are dealing with things a lot harder than that — the loss of a job, or a loved one. We spoke with Rachel Wilkerson Miller about the best way to show up for friends in … Continue reading What To Say When A Friend Is Struggling
Grief For Beginners: 5 Things To Know About Processing Loss
We’re all experiencing some form of grief these days. As this pandemic progresses, more of us will brush shoulders with loss. The death of someone you care about deeply can be so gut wrenching and annihilating that you may be left unable to imagine ever regaining your equilibrium. And if you’re there right now, just … Continue reading Grief For Beginners: 5 Things To Know About Processing Loss