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Thursday

Coping with the end of a friendship
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Life Kit

Coping with the end of a friendship

Not all of our friendships are meant to last forever. Friendship expert Marisa Franco says losing a close friend can feel like we're losing a part of ourselves. In this episode, how to process the loss of a friendship — and tips on how to save ones that matter to us.

Coping with the end of a friendship

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Tuesday

How to stop stewing about something you've taken (a little too) personally
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How to stop stewing about something you've taken (a little too) personally

Being offended by something that someone did or said can be upsetting — but it doesn't have to eat away at us. Mental health experts share how to slow down and gain clarity when things get personal.

How to stop stewing about something you've taken (a little too) personally

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Tuesday

What you need to know about preparing financially for a baby
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What you need to know about preparing financially for a baby

Having a baby is one of the biggest and most expensive life changes a person can experience. Farnoosh Torabi, editor-at-large at CNET Money, shares what you need to know about budgeting for a baby.

What you need to know about preparing financially for a baby

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Tuesday

How to tackle workplace conflict head-on
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Life Kit

How to tackle workplace conflict head-on

When the discomfort of conflict arises, it can be hard to know what to do, especially in the workplace. In this episode of Life Kit, get the tips you need to become a conflict-resolving superhero.

How to tackle workplace conflict head-on

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Thursday

These strategies can help working parents build support and reclaim some time
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Life Kit

These strategies can help working parents build support and reclaim some time

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.

These strategies can help working parents build support and reclaim some time

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Tuesday

Life Kit

Tips on how to shake the feeling that you're an impostor

NPR's Life Kit team looks at the factors that contribute to experiencing impostor phenomenon and how to deal with them. (This story originally aired on All Things Considered on Feb. 14, 2021.)

Tips on how to shake the feeling that you're an impostor

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Saturday

National

The Snoqualmie Tribe wants helicopter tours to stop flying over sacred waterfall

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The Snoqualmie Tribe in Washington state says helicopters flying over a giant waterfall are disrupting traditional ceremonies. It's asking federal aviation authorities to intervene.

The Snoqualmie Tribe wants helicopter tours to stop flying over sacred waterfall

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Saturday

Friday

5 tips on being a kinder neighbor and fostering a sense of community
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Life Kit

5 tips on being a kinder neighbor and fostering a sense of community

What does it mean to be a kinder, more caring neighbor? From Daniel Tiger's world of make-believe to Winnipeg, here's how to plug into your community, practice small acts of kindness and boost your mood. We'll also think critically about being neighborly when things get complicated.

5 tips on being a kinder neighbor and fostering a sense of community

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Thursday

Mental Health

Steps you can take to shake the feeling that you're an imposter

NPR's Life Kit team looks at the factors that contribute to experiencing impostor phenomenon and how to deal with them. (This story originally aired on Feb. 14, 2021 on All Things Considered.)

Steps you can take to shake the feeling that you're an imposter

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Friday

How reading aloud can help you bond with your kids and make them better readers
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How reading aloud can help you bond with your kids and make them better readers

It's not always easy to convince kids that reading isn't a chore. But reading aloud can help. Here are a few ways to help you find joy — and value — in reading aloud as a family.

How reading aloud can help you bond with your kids and make them better readers

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Sunday

There's a story behind every baby name. Here are yours

"We couldn't agree on a name for the full 41 weeks of my pregnancy," says Diana Opong, host of the Life Kit episode on choosing a baby name, "and so we waited until she was born to look at her face and decide. A day after she entered the world we chose the name Vivica." Photograph by Jessica Peterson; Collage by Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption

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Life Kit

There's a story behind every baby name. Here are yours

There are a lot of factors that go into picking the perfect baby name. That's why Life Kit wanted to hear how you chose your child's name. Here are your stories.

Thursday

Baby Names Are Overwhelming. Here's How To Narrow Your List
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Life Kit

Baby Names Are Overwhelming. Here's How To Narrow Your List

Picking a name for a baby can be overwhelming. With all the possibilities out in the world, it can be hard to even begin to choose. On this episode of Life Kit, host Diana Opong speaks with baby naming experts for a framework that can help.

Baby Names Are Overwhelming. Here's How To Narrow Your List

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Monday

5 Steps To Shake The Feeling That You're An Impostor
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Life Kit

5 Steps To Shake The Feeling That You're An Impostor

Impostor syndrome: it's the voice in the back of your mind telling you that you're a fraud, and that your peers are all smarter and more creative than you. In this episode, host Diana Opong speaks with experts about how to squash that voice.

5 Steps To Shake The Feeling That You're An Impostor

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