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Arts & Culture

San Diego weekend arts events: 'La bohème,' Malashock and Día de Muertos

Julia Dixon Evans

This weekend in the arts: San Diego Opera revisits their first production; contemporary dance; abandoned buildings reimagined as lost souls; symphonic music inspired by a children's book; Adam Belt's light art; Día de Muertos theater, music, dance and more; plus live music picks.
Candy or potatoes? NPR readers share their quirky Halloween traditions

Brittney Melton

NPR asked readers for insights into their Halloween traditions and they did not disappoint. From unique offerings for trick-or-treaters to honoring loved ones, the activities are nowhere near sparse.
Health

How to help your child when a loved one dies

Michelle Tangeman

It's difficult to talk to children about heavy topics like death and grieving. Here are some tips to help you support and comfort your child through these tough conversations.
Health

Not PB&J again! Here are 6 easy ways to jazz up your kid's lunch

Margaret Cirino

Sulhee Jessica Woo, author of a new cookbook, "Let's Make Some Lunch," shares healthy and fun meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.
Arts & Culture

San Diego weekend arts events: Ghosts, breath and a book fair

Julia Dixon Evans

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Contemporary ballet meets theatrical superstitions; a communal breathwork painting project; North Park Book Fair; George Romero's zombies set to a new score; AXIS Día de los Muertos at The Old Globe; an artsy haunted house at Bread & Salt; Bach and Graupner; plus live music and more.
National

Teammates LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo

Rachel Treisman

The Jameses, who both play for the L.A. Lakers, shared the court for several minutes on the NBA's opening night. They join a very small club of father-son teammates in American professional sports.
Education

These teachers often live in poverty. A pay raise could help — but there's a cost

Cory Turner

A new Biden administration effort to raise Head Start teacher wages could force the federally funded preschool program to serve fewer children.
Arts & Culture

San Diego weekend arts events: Bones, zines and fries

Julia Dixon Evans

This weekend in the arts: The Natural History Museum celebrates its 150th birthday with a free party; San Diego Zine Fest brings DIY art and publishing to Bread & Salt; "Gentryfries" honors the history of family, neighborhood and food at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego; a big dance showcase and more arts and culture events.
Arts & Culture

Talking positively to kids about scary weather

Rachael Walker

Here are three things you can do to use books and conversation to help kids get weather ready.
Health

How to talk to your Latinx family about mental health

Naydeline Mejia

Isabeth Mendoza

Sylvie Douglis

Shame and stigma play a huge role in discouraging folks in the Latinx community from seeking mental health care — and talking about it with their families. These steps can help you prepare for the conversation with your loved ones.