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How to show up for teens when big emotions arise
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How to show up for teens when big emotions arise

Being a teenager is hard. There are emotional highs and lows every day. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour says instead of jumping into problem-solving mode, parents can learn to ride the wave of emotional management with their teens. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Damour about her book "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers."

How to show up for teens when big emotions arise

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Medical bills can cause a financial crisis. Here's how to negotiate them
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Medical bills can cause a financial crisis. Here's how to negotiate them

There's an estimated $195 billion of medical debt in America. But just because a medical bill comes in the mail doesn't mean you have to pay that exact price. Here's how to eliminate, reduce or negotiate a medical bill.

Medical bills can cause a financial crisis. Here's how to negotiate them

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6 tips for raising happy houseplants
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6 tips for raising happy houseplants

From monstera to snake plants, we'll walk you through how to care for your houseplants properly. Plus, troubleshooting tips for knowing when your plant needs water and how to get rid of pests.

6 tips for raising happy houseplants

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How an aerialist uses trapeze to teach students about consent
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How an aerialist uses trapeze to teach students about consent

How do we learn to trust what our bodies tell us and express it to others? Aerialist Adie Delaney speaks with TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi about how communication, trust and safety in trapeze can provide valuable lessons on consent.

How an aerialist uses trapeze to teach students about consent

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Coping with the end of a friendship
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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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How to have the STIs conversation with a potential partner
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How to have the STIs conversation with a potential partner

With Dr. Evalene Dacker, we lay out the science of STIs and then give you language to talk about them and, more broadly, about sex, with a potential partner. Because for something so fun, sex can be hard to talk about.

How to have the STIs conversation with a potential partner

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Tricks to boost your credit score
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Tricks to boost your credit score

A strong credit score can make major purchases and financial transactions much easier. Here's how to make yours better and keep it high. (This episode originally ran in November 2020.)

Tricks to boost your credit score

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Defining masculinity on your own terms
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Defining masculinity on your own terms

The "man box" refers to the strict expectations we learn about what it means to be a "real man." In reality, those rules limit the way masculine folks believe they can move through the world. On this episode of Life Kit, stories and tips to break free of the "man box."

Defining masculinity on your own terms

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5 questions to ask each other before marriage
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5 questions to ask each other before marriage

It takes more than love to sustain a marriage. In this episode, a marriage social scientist goes over the big questions to ask about your relationship and your values before getting hitched.

5 questions to ask each other before marriage

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Braving the 'quarterlife' crisis
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Braving the 'quarterlife' crisis

Stuck between two conflicting desires and can't seem to move forward? Psychotherapist Satya Doyle Byock shares an exercise called "My Two Conflicting Selves" to help people find a compromise. (This episode originally ran in October 17, 2022).

Braving the 'quarterlife' crisis

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