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Dear Life Kit: When money makes relationships murky
Behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa and personal finance expert Katie Gatti Tassin answer murky money questions from Dear Life Kit listeners.
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Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Road safety for pedestrians and cyclists
No matter whether you're walking, biking or driving, there are things you can do to stay safe on the road. NPR health correspondent Pien Huang shares her reporting on tips to keep each other safe whi…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
How to deal with intrusive thoughts
Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's Senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Ouch, I've got a crick! Neck pain 101
Have you ever woken up with a crick in your neck after a bad night's sleep? Or feel like you can't rotate your head? Many people will experience neck pain at some point in life. Luckily, there are sc…
Published on 1 month ago
A better way to support your teens as they go back to school
Today's teens struggle with perfectionism and mood swings, and their parents struggle to have hard conversations with them, according to a 2024 Walton Family Foundation and Gallup poll. Teen psycholo…
Published on 1 month ago
Quitting isn't always bad. How to know when it's time to walk away
Quitting is often associated with failure. But choosing to walk away from a goal can help you save time, identify what you truly want and create space for other pursuits. This episode, how to evaluat…
Published on 1 month ago
What eating disorders do to the brain and body
Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that are often misunderstood. Dr. Eva Trujillo, a specialist in eating disorders, says eating disorders "literally rewire the brain," decrease brain size an…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Tiny pep talks for everyday problems
We use encouragement and support to get through life's big moments. But what about a little pep talk for those smaller moments, like when it's raining and your dog needs to go out? Or some inspiratio…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
How to talk to your parents about their money
Helping an aging parent with end-of-life planning? Financial journalist Cameron Huddleston explains how to broach the topic with your parents — and the documents and plans they should have in place. …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Is your phone becoming a time suck? Try a boring phone
Phones can be addicting: There are endless texts to answer, notifications to check and games to play. We often end up on our phones without intending to. But Jose Briones, author of Low Tech Life: A …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago