It’s been a week. We had a big typhoon that caused our wifi to go down for three days and the power to go out for almost 24 hours. Then we had one day without rain, and I found an abandoned 8-week-old kitten by the cemetery — I’ve rescued many puppies and kittens from the nearby cemetery because people often abandon them to die there. The kitten was sick and required round the clock care, so I didn’t have time to write a post yesterday. Animal rescue is a full-time job for me here, and I have many high needs active rescues right now. Then this morning we got hit with another storm and our children’s library flooded again. We’re looking at another 2-3 days of rain. There is widespread flooding and landslides throughout the town so we’re all on high alert.

I hope you’re having a better week! Here are some interesting parenting links from around the web this week!

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H E A L T H

Covid and Age via New York Times

How Instagram led to two teens’ eating disorders via CNN

Giving Birth in the End Times via The Cut

I Study Pathogens and Pregnancy. Here’s What I Know About Covid-19. via New York Times

Los Angeles will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccine for indoor establishments via NPR

There’s no evidence COVID-19 vaccines hurt fertility. Here’s what’s fueling the myth via PBS

E D U C A T I O N

NYC to eliminate gifted and talented school program that opponents say segregated students via CNN

Stress and Short Tempers: Schools Struggle with Behavior as Students Return via KQED

F A M I L Y

How Other Nations Pay for Child Care. The U.S. Is an Outlier. via New York Times

The problem with America’s semi-rich: America’s upper-middle class works more, optimizes their kids, and is miserable. via Vox

Supply chain havoc is getting worse — just in time for holiday shopping via Vox

My 16-year-old had to make medical decisions on his own. I was shocked. via Motherwell

How to Build a Paid Family Leave Plan That Doesn’t Backfire via New York Times

Which of These 4 Family Policies Deserves Top Priority? via New York Times

Masks are Changing How Kids Interact via The Atlantic

I Was Constantly Arguing With My Child. Then I Learned the “TEAM” Method of Calmer Parenting via Time

How reading aloud can help you bond with your kids and make them better readers via NPR