Grief’s Hidden Impact On The Youngest Among Us | Part 2: Food Insecurity In The U.S: How Local Pantries And National Policy Work In Tandem

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Monday, September 22, 2025 - 27 minutes

Grief’s Hidden Impact On The Youngest Among Us

• Grief in children doesn’t always look like sadness and can present even months or years after a big loss. Child therapist Natasha Daniels shares both her professional insights and personal story of loss, highlighting the challenges families face in finding the right care and working through these emotions.

Part 2: Food Insecurity In The U.S: How Local Pantries And National Policy Work In Tandem

• Across the U.S., food pantries and nonprofits are stretched thin as more families fall into the “working poor” category, earning just above the poverty line yet unable to make ends meet. Stephanie Hoopes of United for ALICE and Camerin Mattson of the Greater Chicago Food Depository explain how local support systems and federal programs like SNAP intersect to feed the many millions of Americans in need.

Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Teen Reading Scores At A 30-Year-Low?

• High school reading scores have dropped to their lowest level in decades, with absenteeism and screen time fueling the decline. We cover how some states are tackling the problem with early literacy reforms and teacher training.

Culture Crash: What Sabrina Carpenter Learned From Jack Antonoff

• From disco shimmer to rock swagger, singer Sabrina Carpenter’s new album shows just how far her sound can stretch.

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