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Want To Teach Your Kids About Money? Start By Including Them In The Conversation
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Want To Teach Your Kids About Money? Start By Including Them In The Conversation

Money can feel like a taboo topic in a lot of households, but talking about it regularly can take the awkwardness out of it.

Want To Teach Your Kids About Money? Start By Including Them In The Conversation

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From Housework To Sex, Here's How Relationship Contracts Can Help Couples

A relationship contract is a tool for couples to express their needs and work together to craft the parameters of their own unique relationship roadmap. Marie Bertrand/Getty Images hide caption

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From Housework To Sex, Here's How Relationship Contracts Can Help Couples

Relationship contracts might not sound romantic, but all relationships are contractual, Writer Mandy Len Catron says this is a tool for couples to express their needs and work together.

From Housework To Sex, Here's How Relationship Contracts Can Help Couples

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New To Investing? Here Are Some Common Mistakes To Avoid And Tips To Follow

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New To Investing? Here Are Some Common Mistakes To Avoid And Tips To Follow

Investing in a smart way can get you set up for whatever the future may bring. But where to begin? Here are a few tips for those who are just entering the world of investing.

New To Investing? Here Are Some Common Mistakes To Avoid And Tips To Follow

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YA Lit: A Guide For The Perplexed — And The Just Plain Curious
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YA Lit: A Guide For The Perplexed — And The Just Plain Curious

Whether you're a longtime fan or just thinking about how and where to get started in YA, we've got you covered with some recommendations, some thoughts about what YA is and is not, and some things to look for as you wade into the inviting but turbulent waters of Young Adult fiction.

YA Lit: A Guide For The Perplexed — And The Just Plain Curious

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Glued To Your Phone? Here's How To Rethink Your Relationship With Social Media
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Glued To Your Phone? Here's How To Rethink Your Relationship With Social Media

Social media is designed to be addicting, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you're looking for a full detox or just trying to find balance, here are four tips to help you create a healthier relationship with social media.

Glued To Your Phone? Here's How To Rethink Your Relationship With Social Media

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Leadership At Work Is An Art Form. Here's How To Practice It.
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Leadership At Work Is An Art Form. Here's How To Practice It.

Career development expert Kimberly B. Cummings went from studying her bosses to becoming one, and that process shaped how she approaches being a leader at work.

Leadership At Work Is An Art Form. Here's How To Practice It.

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The Secret To Hosting: Define Your Purpose. Everything Else Will Follow
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The Secret To Hosting: Define Your Purpose. Everything Else Will Follow

Hosting can be stressful, but it doesn't need to be. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker discusses ways anyone can host a meaningful, memorable gathering.

The Secret To Hosting: Define Your Purpose. Everything Else Will Follow

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The Plastic Problem Isn't Your Fault, But You Can Be Part Of The Solution
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The Plastic Problem Isn't Your Fault, But You Can Be Part Of The Solution

It's not your fault that single-use plastic is everywhere. But with a little planning, you can curb your use of disposables and maybe even save some money in the long run. And after you've reduced and reused, we'll teach you how to recycle — properly!

The Plastic Problem Isn't Your Fault, But You Can Be Part Of The Solution

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The Key To Flirting? It's Not About You
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The Key To Flirting? It's Not About You

Flirting can be scary. What if you get rejected? Reframing that mindset is key to an enjoyable flirting experience, according to experts. Their first tip: Remember that it's not about you.

The Key To Flirting? It's Not About You

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If You're Struggling With Money, Read This
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If You're Struggling With Money, Read This

In a financial crisis, like when you lose your job or the country is in a recession, you have to answer some tough questions: what bills should you prioritize? Who should you turn to? Is it ok to ask for a loan? Michelle Singletary, personal finance expert and author of the new book, What To Do With Your Money When Crisis Hits, answers these questions and more.

If You're Struggling With Money, Read This

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Why Surrounding Yourself With Art Matters — And How To Do It
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Why Surrounding Yourself With Art Matters — And How To Do It

How you decorate your home can be a form of self-expression and a way to share personal stories. Curator and author Kimberly Drew explains how to find art and objects that fit your taste and budget (framing concert tickets counts!), and how to safely display the work in your space.

Why Surrounding Yourself With Art Matters — And How To Do It

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How To Start A Podcast, According To The Pros At NPR
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How To Start A Podcast, According To The Pros At NPR

If you have a podcast idea, you've come to the right place. In this episode, NPR producer (and frequent Life Kit host) Lauren Migaki guides us through the steps to making one, with advice from folks at Code Switch, Throughline, Planet Money and more.

How To Start A Podcast, According To The Pros At NPR

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Looking For Summer Reading Ideas? Fall In Love With Romance
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Looking For Summer Reading Ideas? Fall In Love With Romance

It's hard not to love romance books. They're flirty, steamy, and by definition, they end on a high note. Life Kit teamed up with NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast to get book recommendations to add to your summer reading list.

Looking For Summer Reading Ideas? Fall In Love With Romance

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What 'Likeability' Really Means In The Workplace
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What 'Likeability' Really Means In The Workplace

"Likeability" is a loaded word. And try as we might, none of us has full control over who likes us. Journalist and podcaster Alicia Menendez, author of The Likeability Trap, says who we like is shaped by who we are — and often, likeability is a way of shielding biases in the workplace.

What 'Likeability' Really Means In The Workplace

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Millions Of Teens Experience Abusive Relationships. Here's How Adults Can Help
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Millions Of Teens Experience Abusive Relationships. Here's How Adults Can Help

Teens face dating violence at alarming rates — but don't always have the experience to know what to do. Adults play a critical role in supporting them by talking frankly about relationships and taking action when a teen needs help.

Millions Of Teens Experience Abusive Relationships. Here's How Adults Can Help

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You're Apologizing All Wrong. Here's How To Say Sorry The Right Way
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You're Apologizing All Wrong. Here's How To Say Sorry The Right Way

We all screw up. What comes afterwards can make or break a relationship. In this episode, psychologist Harriet Lerner shares her tips for apologizing well and moving forward.

You're Apologizing All Wrong. Here's How To Say Sorry The Right Way

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The Importance Of Mourning Losses (Even When They Seem Small)
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The Importance Of Mourning Losses (Even When They Seem Small)

It's normal to grieve when someone close to you dies. But what about the feelings that come with the loss of a job, or a long-awaited milestone? That's grief too, experts say — and it's normal.

The Importance Of Mourning Losses (Even When They Seem Small)

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How To Control (And Even Use) Your Anger — With Meditation
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How To Control (And Even Use) Your Anger — With Meditation

Anger can be a powerful teacher — if we know how to use it. In this episode, Lama Rod Owens, a teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, explains how he learned to love his anger, and gives listeners a six-step meditation to recognize it and let it go.

How To Control (And Even Use) Your Anger — With Meditation

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