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The consequences of overindulging your kids
Giving in to your kid too much can be harmful to their development. Take the 'Test of Four' to examine your relationship with your child — then find …
2 years, 3 months ago
What to know about the new COVID boosters
Updated versions of the mRNA vaccines roll out this week. Experts say they offer good protection against current COVID variants. Who should get them,…
2 years, 3 months ago
How to avoid 'lifestyle creep'
Making more money tends to lead to spending more money. It's a phenomenon known as "lifestyle creep." Paco de Leon, author of Finance for the People,…
2 years, 4 months ago
Scarfing down your food? Here's how to slow down and eat more mindfully
When we scarf down our food, we don't get a chance to properly digest or appreciate it. Lilian Cheung, a mindful eating lecturer at Harvard, shares t…
2 years, 4 months ago
Dear Life Kit: My husband shuts down any time I try to talk about our finances
I'm struggling to get my husband to make a family budget with me. Whenever the topic comes up, he completely gets defensive. How do I get him to talk…
2 years, 4 months ago
Stomp, scrape, repeat: What you can do to stop the spotted lanternfly
An entomologist shares surprising insights about the invasive bug, which is wreaking havoc on crops and trees across 14 U.S. states. Plus: A poster w…
2 years, 4 months ago
Don't 'get' art? You may be looking at it wrong
Art professionals explain how to look at paintings and sculptures like an expert — and how to make the most out of a museum visit. This episode origi…
2 years, 4 months ago
Prenups aren't just for the rich and famous. Here's when to consider one
Everyone should consider a prenuptial agreement before getting married, says family law attorney Theresa Viera. Here's how to talk about it with your…
2 years, 4 months ago
Student loan repayment is resuming. Here's what you need to know
The three-year federal pause on student loans is expiring soon. If your financial circumstances have changed, or you just need an explanation of the …
2 years, 4 months ago
Start cleaning your home more sustainably with these tips
Environmentally-friendly living isn't an all-or-nothing equation: think of it as a spectrum of greens. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, green clea…
2 years, 4 months ago