Life Kit: Parenting
NPR
Life Kit: Parenting
NPR
Monday 26 July 2021 : Even the most amicable split is world-changing for young children. Here are a few key tips for grown-ups trying to help their kids navigate...
Thursday 06 May 2021 : Picking a name for a baby can be overwhelming. With all the possibilities out in the world, it can be hard to even begin to choose. On this...
Monday 12 April 2021 : Despite how common pregnancy loss is, families often suffer in silence. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, Life Kit teamed up with the...
Saturday 10 April 2021 : Author Sonora Jha shares insights from her memoir, How To Raise A Feminist Son, which includes practical to-do lists about how to handle...
Thursday 01 April 2021 : Raising kids who pitch in around your home doesn't require bribes or a chore chart. Kids want to help – and parents can nurture that...
Saturday 27 March 2021 : Navigating conversations with kids around race and racism can be tricky. Here's what to think about while talking to kids about the rise in...
Thursday 25 March 2021 : Over a year into the pandemic, many teens are missing milestones and struggling with their mental health. Here's how to spot red flags and...
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...
Life Kit: Parenting
NPR
How To Talk About Divorce With Your Children
Even the most amicable split is world-changing for young children. Here are a few key tips for grown-ups trying to help their kids navigate...
Finding The Perfect Name For Your Baby
Picking a name for a baby can be overwhelming. With all the possibilities out in the world, it can be hard to even begin to choose. On this...
Navigating Life After Pregnancy Loss
Despite how common pregnancy loss is, families often suffer in silence. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, Life Kit teamed up with the...
Raising Boys To Be Feminists
Author Sonora Jha shares insights from her memoir, How To Raise A Feminist Son, which includes practical to-do lists about how to handle...
Raising Kids Who Help With Chores
Raising kids who pitch in around your home doesn't require bribes or a chore chart. Kids want to help – and parents can nurture that...
Talking With Kids About Anti-Asian Racism
Navigating conversations with kids around race and racism can be tricky. Here's what to think about while talking to kids about the rise in...
Helping Teens Cope With Mental Health Struggles
Over a year into the pandemic, many teens are missing milestones and struggling with their mental health. Here's how to spot red flags and...
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...
