Life Kit: Parenting

Life Kit: Parenting

Author: NPR Language: English Episodes: 100
There's no single right way to raise a child, but having a few reliable tools can make all the difference. Life Kit: Parenting from NPR is here to offer just that-practical, evidence-based guidance for the everyday challenges and long-term questions that come with family life. Instead of overwhelming theory, this podcast delivers actionable advice drawn from scientific research and conversations with real experts. You'll hear straightforward strategies for navigating difficult conversations, managing behavioral issues, and fostering emotional resilience, all tailored to fit into the messy reality of daily routines. Each episode focuses on a specific topic, breaking it down into clear, manageable steps you can actually use. Whether you're dealing with toddler tantrums, teenage screen time, or your own parental anxiety, the goal is to provide support that feels both compassionate and useful. By tuning in, you join a community seeking to parent with more confidence and less stress, one episode at a time. For those who want to support this work directly, Life Kit+ offers a sponsor-free listening experience.
Episodes
How to give mothering the value it deserves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:38
Raising kids is among the most essential work humans do, and yet it's rarely valued as labor. Angela Garbes, author of Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change, guides us through a shift in mindset to help give mother…
How working parents can win back some time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:13
Calling all working parents and caregivers! We see you, and we know you don't have much time. Career coach Daisy Dowling shares time management tips to help working parents find sanity and joy.See pcm.adswizz.com for inf…
5 Tips For Transferring Colleges [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:28
Most students who want to transfer colleges, don't. The process can be complicated and confusing and differ from state to state and institution to institution. Despite these hurdles, transferring is a common route to col…
How To Build A Sleep Routine For You And Your Children [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:02
Getting enough sleep helps you focus, retain information and helps to fortify your immune system. But when it comes to children, they aren't always thinking about these benefits. For parents and caretakers struggling to…
Finding Agency With A Birth Plan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:57
For expectant parents, navigating pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum can raise a range of emotions. There are so many things to think about and prepare for, and knowing where to start can feel daunting. But a birth pla…
It's FAFSA Time! Here's How To Apply For College Financial Aid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:25
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens to potential college students to fill out on Oct. 1 for the 2022-2023 school year. Here's how to fill out the form to get money for college — and why you should apply no…
How You Can Help Someone At Risk Of Suicide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:49
Research shows that suicide is preventable. And while surveys have shown that Americans know this, they might not know how to help someone who may be at risk.It's National Suicide Prevention Month, and we're looking at w…
How Reading Aloud Can Help You Bond With Your Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:54
Reading at school is one thing, but reading at home is important too. Though with busy schedules filled with after school activities, homework and lots of tech at kids' fingertips, it's not always easy to convince kids t…
In 'We're Not Broken,' Author Eric Garcia Takes On Myths About Autism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:00
Whether you know it or not, you know somebody who is autistic. So if you think autism doesn't affect you, you're wrong, says Eric Garcia.In this episode, Garcia, author of We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversati…