There's No How-To Guide For Parenting

But NPR's Life Kit podcast will try its best. LA Johnson/NPR As if navigating the coronavirus pandemic with kids wasn’t enough, the events of the past few weeks have put many of us over the edge. If you’re a parent overwhelmed by it all, we’re right there with you -- and here to help. You probably know NPR education correspondents Cory Turner and Anya Kamenetz for their education reporting. What you might not know is that they’re also frequent hosts of [NPR’s Life Kit podcast](. We all need a little advice sometimes, and that’s where Life Kit comes in. This show has episodes with timely tips on everything from finances to your health. Lots of those tips are about raising kids -- and they speak to this particular moment in parenting. There are episodes about [how to talk to little ones about scary news]( and [how to help them cope with anxiety during the pandemic](. If you’ve been struggling to talk to your kids about death, [this episode might help](. Cory and Anya have also [helped parents navigate screen time]( (a challenge when both school and playdates are remote) and [how to talk to kids about civics](. (We’ll be re-listening to that one this week, before the presidential inauguration.) And since you’re probably not getting much alone time these days, we also have Life Kit episodes you can listen to with your kids: [In this one]( Grover from Sesame Street gives little ones advice for getting through the pandemic. There’s no guidebook to being a parent -- especially during a pandemic. But sometimes, hearing how others are navigating it all can help. You can subscribe to get Life Kit’s parenting episodes on [Apple]( [Spotify]( or wherever you get your podcasts. And while you’re there, check out Life Kit’s other episodes. We bet you’ll find something you like. [Listen Here]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- On to the news… To make opening schools safer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classed school staff as "frontline essential workers" — meaning they're among the earliest in line to get the new coronavirus vaccines. But access and timelines vary around the country, and some teachers remain worried about the coronavirus continuing to spread in schools, even if they themselves can get the shots. [Read more here.]( — [Anya Kamenetz]( NPR Ed Education Correspondent Lehigh University has revoked an honorary degree that President Trump held for more than 30 years. The Pennsylvania school's board of trustees held a special vote this week after Trump incited an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. [Read more here.]( — [Bill Chappell]( NPR News Desk Reporter LA Johnson/NPR Across the U.S., snowflakes have fallen, temperatures have dipped and the days of pandemic-friendly park hangouts and outdoor dining feel like they've faded along with the daylight hours. But with the right mindset and know-how, outdoor socializing can keep going all year long. [Listen here.]( See you next week. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. --------------------------------------------------------------- What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: [npred@npr.org](mailto:npred@npr.org?subject=Newsletter%20Feedback) Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Code Switch and more! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( You received this message because you're subscribed to Education emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]