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Be a houseguest who gets invited back
Whether you're sleeping on your old friend's couch or staying with a family member for a long weekend, we have tips to make sure your presence is a gift and not a chore. What's the ideal amount of ti…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
How to avoid counterfeit and unsafe products online
Almost 7 in 10 consumers were misled into purchasing counterfeit items online at least one time in the last year, according to a 2023 study from Michigan State University. And buying knockoff version…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Are seed oils really bad for you? Researchers unpack RFK Jr.'s claims
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others have said that seed oils, like soybean, corn and sunflower oils, are poisoning Americans. But what does the research say? NPR health correspondent Ma…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Hidden ways technology can influence your parenting decisions
From pregnancy tracking apps to smart baby monitors, technology is ingrained in parenthood at every turn. But at what cost? In this episode, Amanda Hess, author of Second Life: Having a Child in the …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
How journaling can help you through hard times
For Suleika Jaouad, journaling has been a source of solace through life's ups and downs for as long as she can remember. Writing in her journal helps her process, reflect and make meaning from painfu…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
How to embrace the mess and teach your kids to cook
If you have kids, cooking with them might sound like a daunting prospect. But David Nayfeld, the chef behind the new book, Dad, What's for Dinner?, says cooking with your kids can create positive mem…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Dear Life Kit: I'm jealous of my partner's weight loss
Author and body-acceptance advocate Katie Sturino joins Ronald Young Jr., host of the podcast Weight For It, to answer listener questions about body image.
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Published on 2 months ago
Don't make these financial mistakes
Financial educator Yanely Espinal shares her don'ts when it comes to money. Don't co-sign loans. Don't make hype-driven investments. Don't spend money you don't have. If you've been making these miss…
Published on 2 months ago
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Published on 2 months ago
Should I buy it? A framework to help you decide
Sometimes we buy things that we later regret spending on: a new sweater that's already falling apart, or a thrifted "vintage" vase that turns out to be a mass-produced dupe. In the moment, it's diffi…
Published on 2 months ago