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Life Kit: Parenting

Life Kit: Parenting

97 Episodes • By NPR • www.npr.org/podcasts-and-shows...
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Life Kit: Parenting
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How to babyproof your relationship
With a baby on the way, you'll need to babyproof you... more
Jul 18 2024 24m
Navigating Challenges in Parenthood and Relationships
Chapter 1 5 mins
Baby-Proofing Your Relationship
Chapter 2 11 mins
Preparing for Parenthood Together
Chapter 3 9 mins
Navigating New Parenthood Together
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Why you should connect with your kid, not correct them
Psychologist Becky Kennedy, author of the book "Good... more
Jul 8 2024 17m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Parenting Philosophy
Chapter 2 13 mins
Understanding Shame and Repairing Relationships
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Keeping intimacy alive after having a baby
It's hard to find time for anything with a newborn a... more
Jun 27 2024 22m
Chapter 1 14 mins
Navigating Postpartum Love and Intimacy
Chapter 2 5 mins
Understanding Desire and Communication in Relationships
Chapter 3 5 mins
Prioritizing Intimacy Amid Parenthood
Chapter 4 1 min
Investing and Lifestyle Trends
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These water safety tips can save lives
Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children ag... more
Jun 3 2024 18m
Preventing Child Drowning at Pools
Chapter 1 13 mins
Water Safety for Kids
Chapter 2 8 mins
Water Safety and Drowning Prevention
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Kids, social media and privacy: What to know before you post
Many parents share photos and videos of their babies... more
May 20 2024 23m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Sharenting
Chapter 2 11 mins
Navigating Sharenting
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How to help your stepfamily grow closer
Becoming a blended stepfamily can be fraught for eve... more
May 9 2024 16m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Blending Stepfamilies
Chapter 2 12 mins
Blended Family Relationship Building Strategies
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How to prepare for a second pregnancy after a complicated first one
Pregnancy complications — like miscarriage, preterm ... more
May 2 2024 16m
Partner's Role in Decision Making
Chapter 1 12 mins
Navigating Pregnancy Complications
Chapter 2 6 mins
Navigating Pregnancy Decisions and Complications
Chapter 3 1 min
Technology and Body Health Awareness
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Curbing needle phobia in adults starts with making shots less painful for kids
Approximately one in four adults has a fear of needl... more
Apr 29 2024 13m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Needle Pain Prevention in Children
Chapter 2 1 min
Neighborhood Guide for Homebuyers
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How to talk to teens about vaping
About 1 in 5 high school seniors say they have vaped... more
Apr 9 2024 21m
The Dangers of E-Cigarette Addiction
Chapter 1 14 mins
Vaping and Teens
Chapter 2 10 mins
Helping Teens Quit Vaping
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How to introduce solid food to your baby: A nervous parent's guide
Chewing, choking hazards, high chairs – oh my! Start... more
Apr 4 2024 25m
Navigating Baby's First Solid Foods
Chapter 1 5 mins
Navigating Starting Solids for Parents
Chapter 2 11 mins
Introducing Baby to Solid Foods
Chapter 3 10 mins
Feeding Safe Solids to Babies
Chapter 4 1 min
Supporting Sustainability and Philanthropy
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Enjoying travel with a baby
Looking to travel this spring with your little one? ... more
Mar 4 2024 23m
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How to talk to kids about sex, bodies and consent
It's tricky to talk to younger kids about sex. This ... more
Feb 5 2024 24m
Building Partnerships for Financial Resilience
Chapter 1 9 mins
Teaching Kids About Anatomy and Sex
Chapter 2 7 mins
Approaching Sex Education With Children
Chapter 3 8 mins
Talking to Kids About Sex
Chapter 4 60 sec
'The Search for Spiritual Salvation
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The emotional rollercoaster of being a new mom
Becoming a mother is a complicated life transition. ... more
Jan 23 2024 24m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Navigating Matrescence
Chapter 2 10 mins
Navigating Motherhood
Chapter 3 8 mins
Reconnecting With Your Body and Identity
Chapter 4 1 min
Donating Mattresses and Financial Resilience
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How to talk to teens about drugs
Overdose deaths among teenagers have skyrocketed in ... more
Dec 19 2023 22m
Talking Openly About Drugs
Chapter 1 10 mins
Teen Drug Use and Harm Reduction
Chapter 2 11 mins
Parental Conversations on Drug Education
Chapter 3 2 mins
Drug Education and Harm Reduction
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Kids and firearm safety
Firearms are the number one cause of death for child... more
Nov 30 2023 16m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Gun Safety for Kids and Parents
Chapter 2 5 mins
Gun Safety and Child Protection
Chapter 3 25 sec
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How to talk to kids about the violence in Israel and Gaza
Last weekend, militants from the terrorist group Ham... more
Oct 12 2023 14m
Helping Children Navigate Difficult Questions
Chapter 1 7 mins
Talking to Kids About Conflict
Chapter 2 8 mins
Talking to Kids About Conflicts
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The consequences of overindulging your kids
Overindulging kids when they're young can lead to ne... more
Sep 18 2023 21m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Various Messages From Sponsors
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The 5-minute playtime ritual that can help your kids listen
Children's health professionals widely recommend a s... more
Aug 14 2023 13m
Special Time for Parents and Children
Chapter 1 14 mins
Special Time
Chapter 2 1 min
Summer Recommendations for Pop Culture & Language Learning
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How to be a supportive adult in a kid's life
While there's endless advice for parents, there's li... more
Jul 18 2023 22m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Being a Good Auntie or Uncle
Chapter 2 12 mins
Aunties in Children's Lives
Chapter 3 8 mins
Being a Supportive Auntie
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Why you should play video games with your kid
Video games get a bad reputation that's often unwarr... more
Jun 5 2023 16m
Parental Involvement in Children's Gaming
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Pregnant? Here's how to deal with the new you
Pregnancy is hard work – for the body, mind and soul... more
May 11 2023 23m
Navigating Relationships During Pregnancy
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Build a stronger connection with your kids
It may sound counterintuitive, but if you want to ta... more
May 1 2023 19m
Conscious Parenting With Dr. Shafali
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How to show up for teens when big emotions arise
Being a teenager is hard. There are emotional highs ... more
Mar 30 2023 20m
Managing Feelings in Parenting
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Creative way to get kids to eat their veggies
Veggies help kids grow and develop, but it can be ha... more
Feb 7 2023 18m
Changing Taste Buds Over Time
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'Terrestrials,' a new kid's show from Radiolab, uncovers the strangeness on Earth
From our friends at Radiolab: Terrestrials. Terrestr... more
Jan 21 2023 24m
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