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Thinking About Returning To College? A Guide For Taking The Leap
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Thinking About Returning To College? A Guide For Taking The Leap

"Should I go back to college?" If you're asking yourself this question, here are tips to help you figure out how to do it — whether it's to change jobs, make more money or finish something you started.

Thinking About Returning To College? A Guide For Taking The Leap

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How To Quit Smoking, With Help From Science

Quitting smoking isn't easy, and while gum or a fidgeting device may not be a silver bullet, cravings can be linked to your daily routine. Thinking of a substitute behavior to use when a craving strikes is one tool that could help you quit. Andee Tagle and Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption

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How To Quit Smoking, With Help From Science

Trying to quit smoking can be hard. The good news is the science behind how to quit smoking is very clear. This episode gives you strategies to help boost your chances of success.

How To Quit Smoking, With Help From Science

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How To Start A Book Club That Actually Meets
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How To Start A Book Club That Actually Meets

Here's how to start a book club that actually meets, has a focus, fosters good discussion and steers clear of logistical nightmares.

How To Start A Book Club That Actually Meets

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Feeling Artsy? Here's How Making Art Helps Your Brain

Making art is fun. But there's a lot more to it. It might serve an evolutionary purpose — and emerging research shows that it can help us feel happy and relaxed. Meredith Rizzo/NPR hide caption

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Feeling Artsy? Here's How Making Art Helps Your Brain

Making art is fun. But there's a lot more to it. It might serve an evolutionary purpose — and emerging research shows that it can help us process difficult emotions and tap into joy.

What To Say To Kids When The News Is Scary
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Parenting: Difficult Conversations

What To Say To Kids When The News Is Scary

Whether a school shooting or a deadly tornado, scary events in the news can leave parents struggling to know when — and how — they should talk with their kids about it. Rosemarie Truglio of Sesame Workshop and Tara Conley, a media studies professor at Montclair State University, give us tips.

What To Say To Kids When The News Is Scary

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Want To Quit Your Job? Here's How To Do It Well
Lindsey Balbierz for NPR

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Want To Quit Your Job? Here's How To Do It Well

Whether you're completely fed up or just ready for the next thing, quitting a job can be stressful and complicated. You don't want to quit a job without a game plan, so consider this episode your checklist before putting in your two weeks' notice.

Want To Quit Your Job? Here's How To Do It Well

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Making Art Is Good For Your Health. Here's How To Start A Habit
Malaka Gharib/NPR

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Making Art Is Good For Your Health. Here's How To Start A Habit

Professional artists aren't the only people who can make art. In this episode, learn how to weave art into your everyday life. Because whether you're doodling, making pottery or embroidering, creativity is good for you and your health.

Making Art Is Good For Your Health. Here's How To Start A Habit

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6 Ways To Take A Break From Drinking
Becky Harlan/NPR

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6 Ways To Take A Break From Drinking

Thinking about taking a break from drinking? Here are ways to help you make a plan, navigate tricky social situations and reassess your relationship with alcohol so you can experience the benefits of dry January.

6 Ways To Take A Break From Drinking

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How To Have A Good Weekend

NPR's Sam Sanders helps Chloe Schofield, a busy special education teacher, transform her weekend into a relaxing mini-vacation at Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif. Morgan Walker for NPR hide caption

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How To Have A Good Weekend

So many weekends get filled up with too many errands, plans, and, yes, work. Never getting time to relax means feeling like a zombie come Monday. Say no to burnout by making your two days off into a mini vacation with relaxation techniques and tips to unplug.

How To Have A Good Weekend

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This 22-Minute Workout Has Everything You Need

Bryant Johnson puts Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg through her paces for a living. Johnson's got a workout for the rest of us, too. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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This 22-Minute Workout Has Everything You Need

If you've got 22 minutes, you can get an effective total-body workout. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg's personal trainer, Bryant Johnson, walks us through an interval session and explains why it's so effective.

This 22-Minute Workout Has Everything You Need

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How Do I Get This Out? Your Guide To Stain Removal
Becky Harlan/NPR

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How Do I Get This Out? Your Guide To Stain Removal

There are so many different kinds of stains — grass stains on your shorts, a wine stain on your carpet or a grease stain on your shirt — but with the help of some household products and chemistry know-how, you can be a stain removal master.

How Do I Get This Out? Your Guide To Stain Removal

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The Birds And The Bees — How To Talk To Children About Sex
Renee Klahr/NPR

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The Birds And The Bees — How To Talk To Children About Sex

Sex, genitals, consent, self-touching — it's tricky to talk to younger kids about these topics. This episode helps parents get past the confusion and embarrassment around sex education so they can raise healthy, responsible kids.

The Birds And The Bees — How To Talk To Children About Sex

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How To Reduce Food Waste
Lindsey Balbierz for NPR

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How To Reduce Food Waste

Tossing out overripe avocados, wilted greens and sour milk isn't just costing you money — it's also contributing to climate change. In this episode, learn how to reduce your food waste with composting strategies and creative recipes that will help you turn food waste into dinner.

How To Reduce Food Waste

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How To Harness The Power Of Emotions In The Workplace
Liz Fosslien

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How To Harness The Power Of Emotions In The Workplace

Anger. Excitement. Frustration. Pride. Hurt. Emotions are everywhere in an office, so why do we pretend they don't exist? Life Kit producer Meghan Keane interviews co-authors of the book No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power Of Embracing Emotions At Work to help you manage emotions at work.

How To Harness The Power Of Emotions In The Workplace

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Not A Regular Reader? 4 Strategies To Make Reading A Habit
Becky Harlan/NPR

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Not A Regular Reader? 4 Strategies To Make Reading A Habit

If you've given up on reading, for whatever reason — you feel slow, distracted or like you're not enjoying the books you tried — don't give up! These four reading strategies will help make reading a little easier and more fun.

Not A Regular Reader? 4 Strategies To Make Reading A Habit

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Is It OK To Lie About Santa And The Tooth Fairy?
LA Johnson/NPR

Parenting: Difficult Conversations

Is It OK To Lie About Santa And The Tooth Fairy?

Magical thinking is part of childhood, and when it comes to characters like Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, parents often play along with elaborate charades. Here's what to do when kids start aging out of the magic and asking tough questions.

Is It OK To Lie About Santa And The Tooth Fairy?

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