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  • Books

To read more this summer, stop waiting for the perfect moment

So you want to ignite a reading habit this summer. How do you get back into the groove? We talk to reading enthusiasts for their best tricks — like allowing yourself to read wherever, whenever.

June 12, 2026
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Malaka Gharib
Three years ago, this garden near the Kansas City metro area was a lawn. Now it's full of Midwest native plants — like the Ohio spiderwort and mountain mint pictured here —that attract plenty of pollinators.

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  • Environment

A guide to converting your lawn into a wildlife friendly garden 

Turning your grass into a garden isn't as complicated as you think, but it will take time and effort. This step-by-step guide breaks down the process, from killing your lawn to picking plants to grow.

May 21, 2026
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By:
  • Celia Llopis-Jepsen

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  • Health

Can't keep a habit? This comic shares a proven formula to make it stick

In this illustrated guide, behavioral scientist BJ Fogg breaks down his Tiny Habits framework to help you rethink your approach to starting (or restarting) a habit.

May 19, 2026
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  • Marielle Segarra,
  • Vreni Stollberger,
  • and 1 more

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  • Family

Not sure what to get Mom for Mother's Day? Get ideas from our listeners

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10. If you're stumped on what to get the moms in your life, get some inspiration from our audience. They share the best gifts they've ever received from their loved ones.

May 04, 2026
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By:
  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Author Interviews

Want to lighten your mental load? First, let go of these gender myths

"Men can't see the mess." "Women are better at chores." These myths position women to take on more emotional thinking, says researcher Leah Ruppanner. She shares what works to reclaim your headspace.

April 21, 2026
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By:
  • Andee Tagle and
  • Mika Ellison

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  • Family

Do less, ask for more: How to make life easier as a working parent 

Going back to work after having a baby can be overwhelming. You're juggling all the emotions of being a new parent while getting up to speed at your job. Tips to help you make a smooth transition.

April 17, 2026
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By:
  • Andee Tagle and
  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Mental Health

Do you lean optimistic or pessimistic? Take this quiz and find out

A glass-half-full outlook can keep you engaged and hopeful in hard times. Take this quiz to find out your level of optimism, then learn how to train yourself to become more optimistic.

March 27, 2026
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By:
  • Andee Tagle and
  • Mika Ellison

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  • Technology

10 tried-and-true methods to stay off your phone, according to our readers

We asked our audience to share the creative ways they limit their own phone use. They range from the practical (keep your phone in another room) to the creative (pair your phone with a fun paperback).

March 20, 2026
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  • Mika Ellison

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  • Technology

5 ways to resist the urge to keep looking at your phone

So you want to spend less time on your phone. How do you do that when it's designed to suck you in? Life Kit spoke to experts in behavioral science, psychology and technology for real-world advice.

March 12, 2026
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Your Health

Too hyped up to sleep? Rituals to calm your body and mind before bed

The chaos of the day can make it hard to shut off your brain and fall asleep. Here's how to create a relaxing environment before bedtime to help you quiet the chatter and feel ready for sleep.

March 07, 2026
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By:
  • Clare Marie Schneider
Elizabeth Kanagawa, a certified child passenger safety technician and the owner of Three Littles, a children's store that sells strollers and car seats in Washington, D.C, demonstrates how to adjust the harness of a car seat.

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  • Children's Health

Parents, are you sure your kid's car seat is installed right? Here's how to know

In this visual guide, certified car seat experts walk through common installation mistakes and how to fix them. Learn what a secure car seat base and a tightly fastened tether look like and more.

February 28, 2026
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By:
  • Andee Tagle and
  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Arts & Life

8 creative ways to build your village, according to our listeners

NPR listeners share how they've made relationships with their neighbors and community. Many of them, through parties, potlucks and coffees, say they've made the first move.

February 18, 2026
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By:
  • Mika Ellison

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  • Arts & Life

Dear Life Kit: I officiated their wedding. Now I think they should get a divorce

An NPR listener says they've become increasingly concerned by their friends' marriage and feels a sense of duty to fix their relationship problems. Can they tell them what they really think?

February 14, 2026
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By:
  • Andee Tagle and
  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Arts & Life

How to hone your 'friendship intuition'

Friendship expert Kat Vellos shares tips on how to make a new friendship stick, including what to do together, how often to hang out — and what to do if the vibes just aren't there.

February 12, 2026
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Arts & Life

You owe it to yourself to go on a solo trip. Here's how to plan one

Traveling on your own can be scary, but it can be one of the most meaningful things you can do for yourself. Three solo travelers share their experiences — and what makes for a successful trip.

February 04, 2026
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By:
  • Amelia Edelman
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