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How ‘Social Pods’ Can Help Families Find Joy Again

In areas where the coronavirus pandemic has waned enough for real reopenings, families are trying to bring some happiness back into their lives

People gather for a picnic in Central Park on July 4. Photo: Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images

It started with a hike. My nine-year-old hadn’t seen her best friend — or any friend — in months, so in…