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  • Family

Your Questions On Spanking, Siblings and Sleep Training, Answered

Should I sleep train? What's the best spacing between siblings? What about spanking? Economist Emily Oster answers these anonymous parenting questions with data.

September 18, 2021
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  • Bronson Arcuri,
  • Becky Harlan,
  • and 1 more

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  • Family

Parenthood Is A Shock To The System. These Tips Can Help You With The Transition

Between chronic lack of sleep, identity shifts and heightened demands on time and resources, parenthood can be a tough transition. Life Kit asked parents to share what helped them through Year 1.

September 17, 2021
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By:
  • Becky Harlan

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  • Education

You've Made It To Campus! Now What? These Tips Can Help You Navigate College Life

Whether you're just starting school or returning to campus after a year of adjusting to remote and hybrid-learning, we've got tips to help guide you through this academic year.

August 29, 2021
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By:
  • Janet W. Lee

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  • Education

These Back To School Tips Can Help Parents Support Their Kids This School Year

School is back in session! These Life Kit episodes can help parents support their children to make sure they have on of the best school year's yet.

August 28, 2021
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By:
  • Wynne Davis

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  • Health

Don't Focus On Kids' Weight Gain. Focus On Healthy Habits Instead

Many parents have seen their kids' weight go up after months of disrupted schedules and excess screen time. Here's how to respond, without causing new problems, like body image issues.

August 16, 2021
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By:
  • Maria Godoy

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  • Family

There's A Name For The Ups And Downs Of New Motherhood: It's Called Matrescence

That postpartum feeling of being on an emotional rollercoaster, not recognizing your body in the mirror, thinking that you've lost yourself—it's all part of the process.

August 08, 2021
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By:
  • Grace Bastidas and
  • Audrey Nguyen
A relationship contract is a tool for couples to express their needs and work together to craft the parameters of their own unique relationship roadmap.

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  • National

From Housework To Sex, Here's How Relationship Contracts Can Help Couples

Relationship contracts might not sound romantic, but all relationships are contractual, Writer Mandy Len Catron says this is a tool for couples to express their needs and work together.

August 01, 2021
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By:
  • Andee Tagle
Illustration of a person standing in front of a life-sized chart showing different colors in waves and lines representing them balancing their stock portfolio.

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  • Your Money

New To Investing? Here Are Some Common Mistakes To Avoid And Tips To Follow

Investing in a smart way can get you set up for whatever the future may bring. But where to begin? Here are a few tips for those who are just entering the world of investing.

July 30, 2021
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By:
  • Chris Arnold and
  • Janet W. Lee
Things like anxiety and depression can affect everyone. These six Life Kit episodes can help you on your way.

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  • Mental Health

You Don't Have To Be An Olympian To Prioritize Your Mental Health

You don't need a gold medal to justify putting your mental health first. Whether you or someone you know is struggling, NPR's Life Kit has a few ways for you to focus on your mental wellbeing.

July 28, 2021
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By:
  • Wynne Davis
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  • Arts & Life

Got A Question Or Need Advice? Ask Life Kit And We'll Get An Expert To Answer

We've got experts, now we need your questions! Life Kit has a new advice column and we're looking for your questions and stories to share with our experts.

July 15, 2021
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By:
  • Bronson Arcuri,
  • Becky Harlan,
  • and 1 more

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  • Arts & Life

The Key To Flirting? It's Not About You

Flirting can be scary. What if you get rejected? Reframing that mindset is key to an enjoyable flirting experience, according to experts. Their first tip: Remember that it's not about you.

July 12, 2021
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By:
  • Andrew Limbong and
  • Andee Tagle
GPB  NPR

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  • Your Money

Life Kit: How To Rein In Your Spending

As vaccine rates increase, many Americans are increasing their spending. NPR's Life Kit has tips for how rein that in and stay on a budget.

July 11, 2021
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By:
  • Lauren Migaki

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  • Your Money

7 Life Kit Episodes That Will Bring You Closer To Financial Independence

Managing money is a lot easier with a little know-how. Here are seven Life Kit episodes on common but confusing money topics with personal finance and economics experts who are eager to help you out.

July 10, 2021
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By:
  • Janet W. Lee
Fake news is rampant, and seniors are especially vulnerable.

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  • Politics

5 Ways For Seniors To Protect Themselves From Online Misinformation

Fake news is rampant, and seniors are especially vulnerable.

June 12, 2021
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By:
  • Amy Yee

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  • Food

How To Use Avocados (Or Onions) To Dye Clothes

Food scraps from avocados or onions can make natural dye that transforms clothes into works of art. Eliza Wapner shared a dye recipe with Life Kit.

May 17, 2021
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  • Clare Marie Schneider
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