Life Kit
Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, we talk to the experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together.
The ingredients for a 'nice life'
If chasing a "perfect" life feels exhausting, try for a nice life instead, says Rachel Wilkerson Miller....
ListenShould I take a probiotic? And other gut questions, answered
Research shows that our gut microbiome -- the trillions of microbes that populate our intestines --...
ListenPractical advice for modern dads
We often talk about the mental load of parenting as something mothers carry. But active, involved dads...
ListenHow to reclaim the magic of summer, according to Gretchen Rubin
How do you want to make this summer special? Whatever it is, now is a good time to think through your...
ListenStop overthinking skin care. What's essential and what's hype
The list of skin care products being sold as “essential” can feel endless. What do all those serums,...
ListenTired of eating leftovers? Turn your odds and ends into creative meals
Do you always buy cucumbers just to watch them slowly become mush in the fridge? Or save your half-eaten...
ListenUsed to be an avid reader? How to get back into books
In this distracted age, settling in and actually focusing on a book can feel like a challenge. But retraining...
ListenHow to have a safe, healthy summer
Tips to help you thrive this season. We've got tips on how to effectively apply mosquito repellent (you...
Listen5 simple ways to minimize stress
Need a break? Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, author of The 5 Resets, offers quick, easy ways to minimize stress...
ListenMake your small space feel bigger
Floating your furniture, zoning, floor arrangements and art -- there are lots of ways to make a small...
ListenWhy spending time in the woods makes you feel calm
Decades of research have shown that "forest bathing" is good for your health. It can boost your immune...
ListenGold is having a moment. Is now the time to invest?
In the world of investing, gold is having a moment. Last year, the price of gold crossed $4,000 an ounce...
ListenOn the fence about parenthood? Listen to this
Could you see your life just as easily with children as without? What if you're not cut out for parenthood?...
ListenHow to bring more play into your life
Play isn't just for kids. Research shows it can help you adapt to difficult circumstances, collaborate...
ListenWhy you should kill your lawn
Green, grassy lawns are bad for the environment. They need a ton of water, they’re inhospitable to...
ListenThe dos and don'ts of baby talk
If you have a baby in your life, you may not find them the most intellectually stimulating conversation...
ListenThe dos and don'ts of taking over-the-counter pain medications
Ibuprofen, acetaminophen and aspirin — there are many over-the-counter pain medications available,...
ListenAre there 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water?
According to the CDC, virtually all Americans have PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in our bodies. These...
ListenSecrets to a successful couple's trip
Going on vacation this summer with your significant other? Listen to this episode beforehand so you...
Listen5 tips to help you poop better
Think you know how to go No. 2? Think again. Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author of the new book You’ve Been...
ListenUnsure which retirement account to choose? We have some tips
Retirement accounts are not just a vehicle to let your money grow over time for when you're ready to...
ListenGoing beyond 'sorry for your loss' when a friend is grieving
When a friend's loved one has died, what do you do? Send flowers? Condolences? Distract them? It can...
ListenStressed? Try one of these quick resets
Whether your stress manifests in your mind, body or behavior (or maybe all three) there are ways to...
ListenShop less and save more with a 'no-buy challenge'
If you're struggling to save for long-term goals, find yourself lost in a sea of clutter or are concerned...
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