Life Kit: Parenting

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Raising Kids Who Help With Chores

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04/01/21 • 21 min

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 desire by including them in age-appropriate ways.
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Raising Boys To Be Feminists

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04/10/21 • 10 min

Author Sonora Jha shares insights from her memoir, How To Raise A Feminist Son, which includes practical to-do lists about how to handle some of the hardest conversations with sons.
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How to help your Gen Z kid cope with their back-to-school emotions

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08/27/24 • 22 min

Today's teens struggle with perfectionism and mood swings, and their parents struggle to have hard conversations with them, according to a recent survey. Teen psychologist Lisa Damour explains how parents can better support their kids as a new school year begins.
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How To Raise Good Citizens

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11/02/20 • 23 min

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.
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How to help your stepfamily grow closer

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05/09/24 • 16 min

Becoming a blended stepfamily can be fraught for everyone involved. How can your family build trust, function more smoothly and ultimately grow closer? In this episode, NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy shares research on stepsiblings and blended families that can make this process easier.
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These water safety tips can save lives

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06/03/24 • 18 min

Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children ages 1-4 in the United States. To prevent drownings, make sure there's always a designated adult watching the water whenever kids are swimming. We'll cover other water safety tips to protect young swimmers safe this summer.
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Why you should play video games with your kid

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06/05/23 • 16 min

Video games get a bad reputation that's often unwarranted. But kids do need guidance in using them wisely. Here's how to help them, starting with spending some time with the games your kids can't put down.
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Why you should connect with your kid, not correct them

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07/08/24 • 17 min

Psychologist Becky Kennedy, author of the book "Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be," urges parents to spend more time raising thoughtful humans instead of fixing their behavior. This episode originally published September 26, 2022.
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How to be a supportive adult in a kid's life

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07/18/23 • 22 min

While there's endless advice for parents, there's little guidance on supporting kids for non-parents. Whether you're an aunt, uncle, godparent, or a family friend, here's how to have healthy, fulfilling relationships with kids that are not yours. We'll cover how to build those relationships, start routines, and create a safe space for the kids in your life.
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Kids, social media and privacy: What to know before you post

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05/20/24 • 23 min

Many parents share photos and videos of their babies and children on social media. But there are potential dangers to constantly posting about your kid online, says Leah Plunkett, a faculty member of Harvard Law School who specializes in children, family law and technology. This episode, Plunkett explains what adults should consider about a kid's privacy and personal data before hitting the upload button.
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How many episodes does Life Kit: Parenting have?

Life Kit: Parenting currently has 100 episodes available.

What topics does Life Kit: Parenting cover?

The podcast is about Kids & Family and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Life Kit: Parenting?

The episode title 'Raising Kids Who Help With Chores' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Life Kit: Parenting?

The average episode length on Life Kit: Parenting is 20 minutes.

How often are episodes of Life Kit: Parenting released?

Episodes of Life Kit: Parenting are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Life Kit: Parenting?

The first episode of Life Kit: Parenting was released on Feb 25, 2019.

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What topics does Life Kit: Parenting cover?

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