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Dear Life Kit: I'm ashamed that I still dream about my middle school crush

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June 18, 2024
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8 pieces of life advice from dads

To honor the dads in our lives for Father's Day, we're sharing some of the best life advice our listeners ever got from their dads.

June 13, 2024
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When a romance ends, can a friendship grow? NPR listeners weigh in

Listeners explain why they decided to remain friends with their exes, keep a friendly distance — or leave them behind.

June 12, 2024
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Swimming lessons can be a powerful tool to prevent drowning.

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QUIZ: Parents, how much do you know about water safety for kids?

Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the U.S. Before you take your kids to the pool or the ocean this summer, test your knowledge of drowning prevention and water safety.

June 07, 2024
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  • Malaka Gharib
If you want to keep in touch with an ex, figuring out a post-breakup dynamic takes introspection and communication.

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  • Arts & Life

Should you be friends with your ex? 3 questions to ask yourself

Thoughtful prompts to help determine whether or not you should be friends with an ex — and what kind of friendship you both want.

May 31, 2024
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  • Arts & Life

Life advice of the month: On exes, jet lag and guilt

Useful tricks, tips and life hacks from Life Kit's May episodes.

May 30, 2024
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  • Arts & Life

Should you lend money to your loved ones? NPR listeners weigh in

Our audience shares their perspective on the tricky etiquette of loaning money to friends and family.

May 29, 2024
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  • Arts & Life

COMIC: How to have a healthy relationship with guilt

Exercises to help you cope with negative feelings around guilt (like shame or embarrassment) — and motivate better behavior in the future.

May 22, 2024
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  • Your Health

You asked, we answered: Questions you might be too shy to ask your gynecologist

Painful periods, low libido, pap smear anxiety — when it comes to talking to your gynecologist, no question should be off the table, says Dr. Rachel Bervell. She answers questions from our audience.

May 21, 2024
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  • Malaka Gharib

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Why you should think twice before posting that cute photo of your kid online

Oversharing can make children vulnerable to identity theft, harassment and predators. To protect their privacy, share a 'holiday card-or-less' amount of data online, says expert Leah Plunkett.

May 20, 2024
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Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs embraces Taylor Swift after defeating the San Francisco 49ers during this year's Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Swift, who flew in from Tokyo to attend the game, jokingly told him, "jet lag is a choice."

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Taylor Swift joked that 'jet lag is a choice.' A sleep expert has thoughts about that

Plus, six tips on how to stay alert and minimize sluggishness when traveling rapidly across multiple time zones.

May 16, 2024
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  • Arts & Life

Terrible at directions? Tricks to improve your navigation skills

Yes, it's possible to get around without relying on GPS, say navigation experts. The first step is to let go of your fear of getting lost.

May 10, 2024
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  • Health

For Mother's Day, a bouquet of useful health advice for new moms and moms-to-be

Expert guidance on the realities of pregnancy and new motherhood from Life Kit. Find episodes on the menstrual cycle, egg freezing, postpartum depression and more.

May 09, 2024
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  • Your Money

The do's and don'ts of lending money

What do you do if a loved one asks to borrow a big sum of money from you? Experts weigh in on when it's OK to fork over the cash — and when you should probably say no.

May 08, 2024
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  • Health

In 'The Unexpected,' Emily Oster tackles the emotional toll of difficult pregnancies

The economist made a name for herself using data to challenge the accepted rules of pregnancy. Now, she's returning to the topic with a book on how to navigate its complications.

May 02, 2024
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