Life Kit: Parenting

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About Life Kit: Parenting

Raising awesome kids takes help. NPR has science and experts to get you through the toughest parenting moments. Updated every time we have Life Kit episodes on parenting. Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks an exclusive sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit

Language: English
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Latest episodes(50)

1How to jumpstart your child's financial future
11 Sept 202619m
If you're a new or soon-to-be parent, free time is at a premium. And sorting through different investment account options is confusing and time-consuming. On this episode, Life Kit reporter Andee…
2Mom needs a moment! How to pause parental rage
30 Aug 202622m
Parenthood is exhausting. When a kid asks for snack for the millionth time while you're running on little sleep and trying to make dinner, it's easy to snap. Licensed marriage and family therapist…
3Want to get pregnant? There’s more to it than you think
16 Jul 202626m
Whether you’re ready to become pregnant today or thinking about the future, there’s a lot to learn about your fertility. In this episode, a reproductive endocrinologist and a reproductive psychiatrist…
4Practical advice for modern dads
16 Jul 202620m
We often talk about the mental load of parenting as something mothers carry. But active, involved dads have questions, too, and not many places to ask them. In this episode, Kevin Maguire, author of…
5On the fence about parenthood? Listen to this
26 May 202626m
Could you see your life just as easily with children as without? What if you're not cut out for parenthood? What if you grow lonely in your old age? Or what if you have a loving partner, but you…
6The dos and don'ts of baby talk
19 May 202620m
If you have a baby in your life, you may not find them the most intellectually stimulating conversation partner. But your baby is soaking up everything you say. On this episode, advice from early…
7Feeling drained? Here's how to lighten your mental load
21 Apr 202625m
Did you remember to pick up milk? Or reschedule that dentist appointment? Oh, and pick up cupcakes for the meeting? The never-ending tending to the never-ending to-do list is known as the mental load.…
8How to be a working parent? Lower your standards
13 Apr 202626m
From brain fog to identity crises to complicated feelings of guilt (or relief), returning to work as a new parent can be daunting. Luckily, you don't need to navigate this transition alone. Life Kit…
9Using AI chatbots can impact your teen's mental health. Here's what to do
2 Apr 202621m
Using chatbots for emotional support can pose risks to teens' mental health. How should parents talk to their teens about using chatbots safely? And what's the best way to have those conversations…
10Drowning in toys? Here’s how to handle kid clutter
26 Mar 202623m
Having kids comes with a lot of clutter - some of it even shows up before your baby does. From toys that overflow from the toy chest, to unwanted hand-me-downs and the piles of art your kids make, you…

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