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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 4 months, 2 weeks 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 4 months, 2 weeks 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 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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 4 months, 3 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 4 months, 3 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months, 1 week 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 5 months, 1 week ago