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Life Kit: Parenting

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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

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122 episodes

  1. Anxious about trying for a baby? Here's how to deal 18:10
  2. How to jumpstart your child's financial future 18:55
  3. Mom needs a moment! How to pause parental rage 21:38
  4. Want to get pregnant? There’s more to it than you think 26:11
  5. Practical advice for modern dads 19:42
  6. On the fence about parenthood? Listen to this 26:11
  7. The dos and don'ts of baby talk 19:35
  8. Feeling drained? Here's how to lighten your mental load 24:42
  9. How to be a working parent? Lower your standards 25:53
  10. Using AI chatbots can impact your teen's mental health. Here's what to do 21:17
  11. Drowning in toys? Here’s how to handle kid clutter 23:09
  12. Common mistakes parents make when installing a car seat 25:44
  13. The key to a less frantic holiday season 23:25
  14. How to talk toddler 27:06
  15. A smarter way to pick the right college 19:48
  16. Teens are using AI. Here’s how parents can talk about it. 23:33
  17. A better way to support your teens as they go back to school 22:56
  18. Hidden ways technology can influence your parenting decisions 26:21
  19. How to embrace the mess and teach your kids to cook 18:50
  20. How to maintain your friendships after kids 19:38
  21. How to raise kids in a multilingual home 22:17
  22. How to combat parental burnout 27:12
  23. Should you let your kid quit something? 21:39
  24. Your kid is having a tantrum in public. Now what? 21:05
  25. Up your lunchbox game 17:38
  26. How to help your Gen Z kid cope with their back-to-school emotions 22:36
  27. How to babyproof your relationship 24:06
  28. Why you should connect with your kid, not correct them 17:59
  29. Keeping intimacy alive after having a baby 22:26
  30. These water safety tips can save lives 18:04
  31. Kids, social media and privacy: What to know before you post 23:51
  32. How to help your stepfamily grow closer 16:49
  33. How to prepare for a second pregnancy after a complicated first one 16:46
  34. Curbing needle phobia in adults starts with making shots less painful for kids 13:34
  35. How to talk to teens about vaping 21:50
  36. How to introduce solid food to your baby: A nervous parent's guide 25:04
  37. Enjoying travel with a baby 23:23
  38. How to talk to kids about sex, bodies and consent 24:18
  39. The emotional rollercoaster of being a new mom 24:35
  40. How to talk to teens about drugs 22:51
  41. Kids and firearm safety 16:44
  42. How to talk to kids about the violence in Israel and Gaza 14:19
  43. The consequences of overindulging your kids 21:21
  44. The 5-minute playtime ritual that can help your kids listen 13:49
  45. How to be a supportive adult in a kid's life 22:24
  46. Why you should play video games with your kid 16:32
  47. Pregnant? Here's how to deal with the new you 23:40
  48. Build a stronger connection with your kids 19:49
  49. How to show up for teens when big emotions arise 20:30
  50. Creative way to get kids to eat their veggies 18:38