Life Kit
Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, we talk to the experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together.
What eating disorders do to the brain and body
Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that are often misunderstood. Dr. Eva Trujillo, a specialist...
EscucharTiny pep talks for everyday problems
We use encouragement and support to get through life's big moments. But what about a little pep talk...
EscucharIs 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....
EscucharHow to talk to your parents about their money
Helping an aging parent with end-of-life planning? Financial journalist Cameron Huddleston explains...
EscucharBe 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,...
EscucharHow 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...
EscucharAre 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...
EscucharHidden ways technology can influence your parenting decisions
From pregnancy tracking apps to smart baby monitors, technology is ingrained in parenthood at every...
EscucharHow 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...
EscucharHow 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...
EscucharDear 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...
EscucharDon'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...
EscucharCongress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media
Act now to ensure public media remains free and accessible to all. Your donation will help this essential...
EscucharShould 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,...
EscucharWhy it's so hard to accept compliments
Receiving praise can feel good. But it can also feel uncomfortable. Should you say something nice back?...
EscucharGrow your dating confidence and ask someone out IRL
In the era of online dating, asking someone out in real life has become a lost art. This episode, confidence...
EscucharHow to crave movement more than screen time
Oftentimes, it's easier to scroll through our phones than do some squats. So what can we do to motivate...
EscucharHow to avoid mosquito bites
In this episode of Life Kit, reporter Andee Tagle talks to entomologist Sammy Ramsey and environmental...
EscucharHow to bring more play into your life
Play isn't just for kids. Research shows it can help you adapt to difficult circumstances, collaborate...
EscucharWhy communal living might change your life
There are options beyond living solo or with roommates — and one of them is called 'communal living.'...
EscucharMake your savings work harder
Typical savings account interest rates can earn you pennies. In this episode, you'll learn about other...
EscucharWhat a break from sex can teach you
Sex, and the pursuit of it, can feel amazing. But sometimes, cravings for sex lead to unhealthy obsessions,...
EscucharWant to build muscle? Eat more plants
It's long been thought that eating protein from animals (eggs, meat, chicken, fish) can help you become...
EscucharStay safe this heat wave
There's a heat wave hitting much of the United State this week. Our bodies do have natural ways to dissipate...
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