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Dating Over 50: It's OK To Be Nervous, But Don't Let That Stop You
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Dating Over 50: It's OK To Be Nervous, But Don't Let That Stop You

Contemplating dating when you're 50 or older can feel daunting. But in order to find love, you usually have to date.

Dating Over 50: It's OK To Be Nervous, But Don't Let That Stop You

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How To Start Hormone Replacement Therapy
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How To Start Hormone Replacement Therapy

Medical transition-related treatments like hormone replacement therapy are associated with overwhelmingly positive outcomes in terms of both physical and mental health for transgender people. But, it can be hard to know exactly how to get started.

How To Start Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Good Anxiety Does Exist. Here's How You Can Benefit From It
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Good Anxiety Does Exist. Here's How You Can Benefit From It

Anxiety can feel like the enemy, and it's easy to want to obliterate those feelings. But that might not be the best approach, according to Wendy Suzuki.

Good Anxiety Does Exist. Here's How You Can Benefit From It

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How To Successfully Make A Hybrid Setup Work For You And Your Boss
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How To Successfully Make A Hybrid Setup Work For You And Your Boss

The pandemic upended work for millions of people. Now, more companies than ever are offering hybrid schedules, allowing employees to split their time between office and home. Working in a hybrid setup can be challenging as well as rewarding. Here are some steps you can take to ease the way.

How To Successfully Make A Hybrid Setup Work For You And Your Boss

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Receiving Feedback Doesn't Have To Be Scary. Here's How You Can Get Most Out Of It
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Receiving Feedback Doesn't Have To Be Scary. Here's How You Can Get Most Out Of It

Receiving feedback doesn't necessarily have to be terrifying, according to Shanita Williams, a feedback coach, professor and author of Feedback Mentality.

Receiving Feedback Doesn't Have To Be Scary. Here's How You Can Get Most Out Of It

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Looking For A New Apartment? Here's A Checklist To Help With The Housing Hunt
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Looking For A New Apartment? Here's A Checklist To Help With The Housing Hunt

Whether it's an apartment or a house, finding a place to rent can be taxing. It takes research, a disciplined budget and a strong sense of your priorities to find a place where you can feel like yourself.

Looking For A New Apartment? Here's A Checklist To Help With The Housing Hunt

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Want To Start Reading Sci-Fi And Fantasy? Here's A Beginner's Guide To The Galaxy
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Want To Start Reading Sci-Fi And Fantasy? Here's A Beginner's Guide To The Galaxy

If you want to dip a toe in the starry seas of fantasy and science fiction, but you just don't know where to start, Pop Culture Happy Hour is teaming up with Life Kit for a handy beginner's guide. What's the difference between sci-fi and fantasy? Is there one at all? We'll cover all that and throw in some reading recommendations to get you going.

Want To Start Reading Sci-Fi And Fantasy? Here's A Beginner's Guide To The Galaxy

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5 Tips To Help You Give Good Feedback
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5 Tips To Help You Give Good Feedback

Massella Dukuly understands that the simple act of giving somebody feedback can be terrifying. But her job as director of learning and development at LifeLabs Learning is to teach people how to give good feedback.

5 Tips To Help You Give Good Feedback

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The Key To Stepparenting: Be Patient, It Takes Time
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The Key To Stepparenting: Be Patient, It Takes Time

Becoming a parent is challenging, and the same is true for those becoming stepparents. In this episode, we talk to experts — some of whom are stepparents themselves — about how you can navigate the process. They share their do's: let the biological parent deal with discipline — and their don'ts: don't say anything to the child that you wouldn't want them to repeat to the other parent.

The Key To Stepparenting: Be Patient, It Takes Time

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If You Want To Get Closer To Your Partner, Start Talking About Money
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If You Want To Get Closer To Your Partner, Start Talking About Money

Talking about money can feel intimidating, even taboo. But it's also the key to fostering a closer connection with your partner. In this episode, financial therapist Amanda Clayman breaks down five crucial elements to a healthy financial relationship with your significant other.

If You Want To Get Closer To Your Partner, Start Talking About Money

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Don't Focus On Kids' Weight Gain. Focus On Healthy Habits Instead
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Don't Focus On Kids' Weight Gain. Focus On Healthy Habits Instead

Many parents have seen their kids' weight go up after months of disrupted schedules and excess screen time. Here's how to respond, without causing new problems, like body image issues.

Don't Focus On Kids' Weight Gain. Focus On Healthy Habits Instead

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Looking For Love At First Swipe? Here's How To Make Dating Apps Work For You
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Looking For Love At First Swipe? Here's How To Make Dating Apps Work For You

There are plenty of dating apps out there these days, but just because they exist, doesn't mean trying to find a connection with someone online is easy or without stress.

Looking For Love At First Swipe? Here's How To Make Dating Apps Work For You

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How To Write A Personal Letter, According To A Hallmark Card Writer
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How To Write A Personal Letter, According To A Hallmark Card Writer

Be it snail mail, a text message, a work email or a birthday card to grandma: good personal writing can foster authentic connection, boost your creativity and brighten someone's day. But personal writing can be tough. In this episode, Courtney Taylor, a senior writer at Hallmark Cards offers tips to make finding the words a bit easier.

How To Write A Personal Letter, According To A Hallmark Card Writer

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Get Your Family Running More Smoothly With Tricks From Running Small Businesses

In her new book, The Family Firm, economist Emily Oster suggests using strategies from the business world to make tough decisions easier for your school-aged kids and family. Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption

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Get Your Family Running More Smoothly With Tricks From Running Small Businesses

Having elementary-aged kids at home can mean a maze of tough decisions about how to run your family and what's right for your small children. Economist Emily Oster offers ways to streamline decision-making with strategies — and data — that work in the business world.

Get Your Family Running More Smoothly With Tricks From Running Small Businesses

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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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