Life Kit: Parenting
NPR
Life Kit: Parenting
NPR
Monday 01 March 2021 : Whether you've always wanted to be a parent or not, starting a family is a big decision. The pandemic makes it even tougher. In this...
Thursday 07 January 2021 : When the headlines are terrifying, how can parents make sure kids get the facts without traumatizing them? Whether it's a school shooting, a...
Thursday 10 December 2020 : Kids and teens have had their lives upended by COVID-19. Here's what parents can do to help them stay positive and feel supported.
Monday 16 November 2020 : Kids have anxiety — but it's not always a bad thing. Renee Jain and Dr. Shefali Tsabary have some ideas about how to help children use...
Monday 02 November 2020 : Now is a good time to talk to the kids in your life about how to engage in civics. Here's a primer from our Life Kit parenting team.
Thursday 22 October 2020 : The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now open to potential college students to fill out. Here's how to fill out the form to get...
Tuesday 08 September 2020 : Math anxiety is real for kids and adults. But parents can help. The solution goes beyond equations and textbooks.
Thursday 13 August 2020 : This school year, families with children are in a serious bind. Whether you're looking for options for childcare or need resources to keep...
Tuesday 21 July 2020 : Some parents think the best way to manage a child's screen time is to set hard limits. But those rules are particularly difficult to keep...
Monday 22 June 2020 : American parents often feel like event planners for their kids. There's a pressure to make sure kids are entertained and content every...
Thursday 11 June 2020 : It's Been A Minute host Sam Sanders talks with his colleague Kenya Young, executive producer of Morning Edition and mother of three boys...
Thursday 04 June 2020 : NPR's Michel Martin talks with Jennifer Harvey, author of Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America, about how...
Thursday 28 May 2020 : Whether it's a family pet or a loved one, every child will experience a death at some point — and their parents will likely struggle to...
Tuesday 26 May 2020 : While it's hard to know what college will look like this fall, college decision day is almost here. So what can students do to make a sound...
Tuesday 12 May 2020 : Many parents are struggling right now — juggling kids at home 24/7 and coping with their own losses. In this episode, Rosemarie Truglio, a...
Sunday 10 May 2020 : Hey kids! Sesame Street's Grover is here and he's got some great ideas for making your days brighter during coronavirus. Grover explains how...
Friday 08 May 2020 : Parenting during self-isolation can be challenging, and let's be honest — sometimes screen time helps you just get through the day. Our...
Thursday 02 April 2020 : The coronavirus pandemic is making college decisions more complicated. This episode answers the burning questions: How do I get a hold of...
Tuesday 24 March 2020 : Tens of millions of parents are homeschooling their kids during the coronavirus. Here's a realistic guide to keeping kids engaged and...
Friday 13 March 2020 : Coronavirus is raising a lot of questions for parents. From how to talk to children about coronavirus to weathering school closures,...
Thursday 12 March 2020 : Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg are the co-creators of 'Big Mouth,' an animated comedy about a group of tweens stumbling through the...
Tuesday 11 February 2020 : Consent, dating, masturbation, porn. It can be difficult talking with teens about sex and relationships. NPR's Life Kit has a few tips to...
Thursday 06 February 2020 : What can you do if you suspect a child is being impacted by a family member's addiction? Experts say you don't need to be an addiction...
Tuesday 28 January 2020 : One in seven women experiences postpartum depression. But it's easy to feel alone — especially when you're told having a baby is supposed...
Tuesday 17 December 2019 : Sex, genitals, consent, self-touching — it's tricky to talk to younger kids about these topics. This episode helps parents get past the...
Life Kit: Parenting
NPR
Deciding When To Have A Baby
Whether you've always wanted to be a parent or not, starting a family is a big decision. The pandemic makes it even tougher. In this...
What To Tell Kids When The News Is Scary
When the headlines are terrifying, how can parents make sure kids get the facts without traumatizing them? Whether it's a school shooting, a...
Helping Kids (And Parents) Cope During COVID-19
Kids and teens have had their lives upended by COVID-19. Here's what parents can do to help them stay positive and feel supported.
Transforming Kids' Worries Into Superpowers
Kids have anxiety — but it's not always a bad thing. Renee Jain and Dr. Shefali Tsabary have some ideas about how to help children use...
How To Raise Good Citizens
Now is a good time to talk to the kids in your life about how to engage in civics. Here's a primer from our Life Kit parenting team.
FAFSA 2020: Here's How To Apply For College Financial Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now open to potential college students to fill out. Here's how to fill out the form to get...
A Simple Equation to Help Kids Love Math
Math anxiety is real for kids and adults. But parents can help. The solution goes beyond equations and textbooks.
How To Make Sure Your Child Learns This School Year
This school year, families with children are in a serious bind. Whether you're looking for options for childcare or need resources to keep...
How To Work With — Not Against — Screen Time
Some parents think the best way to manage a child's screen time is to set hard limits. But those rules are particularly difficult to keep...
Kids Know How To Occupy Themselves. We Need To Let Them Do It
American parents often feel like event planners for their kids. There's a pressure to make sure kids are entertained and content every...
Discussing 'The Talk'
It's Been A Minute host Sam Sanders talks with his colleague Kenya Young, executive producer of Morning Edition and mother of three boys...
How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Jennifer Harvey, author of Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America, about how...
Be Honest And Concrete: Tips For Talking To Kids About Death
Whether it's a family pet or a loved one, every child will experience a death at some point — and their parents will likely struggle to...
Decision Day Is Almost Here. Here's How To Decide For An Unknown Future
While it's hard to know what college will look like this fall, college decision day is almost here. So what can students do to make a sound...
When Will This Be Over? Sesame Workshop's Tips For Parenting During A Pandemic
Many parents are struggling right now — juggling kids at home 24/7 and coping with their own losses. In this episode, Rosemarie Truglio, a...
Sesame Street's Grover On Coping During Coronavirus: Just For Kids
Hey kids! Sesame Street's Grover is here and he's got some great ideas for making your days brighter during coronavirus. Grover explains how...
Kid-Friendly TV Show Recommendations
Parenting during self-isolation can be challenging, and let's be honest — sometimes screen time helps you just get through the day. Our...
Here's How To Pick A College During The Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is making college decisions more complicated. This episode answers the burning questions: How do I get a hold of...
6 Tips For Homeschooling During Coronavirus
Tens of millions of parents are homeschooling their kids during the coronavirus. Here's a realistic guide to keeping kids engaged and...
Coronavirus And Parenting: What You Need To Know Now
Coronavirus is raising a lot of questions for parents. From how to talk to children about coronavirus to weathering school closures,...
'Big Mouth' Creators On Embracing The Awkwardness Of Puberty
Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg are the co-creators of 'Big Mouth,' an animated comedy about a group of tweens stumbling through the...
What Your Teen Wishes You Knew About Sex Education
Consent, dating, masturbation, porn. It can be difficult talking with teens about sex and relationships. NPR's Life Kit has a few tips to...
Helping A Child Whose Parent Is Struggling With Addiction
What can you do if you suspect a child is being impacted by a family member's addiction? Experts say you don't need to be an addiction...
What Is Postpartum Depression? Recognizing The Signs And Getting Help
One in seven women experiences postpartum depression. But it's easy to feel alone — especially when you're told having a baby is supposed...
The Birds And The Bees — How To Talk To Children About Sex
Sex, genitals, consent, self-touching — it's tricky to talk to younger kids about these topics. This episode helps parents get past the...
