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Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together.

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Take your salads from drab to fab
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Take your salads from drab to fab

We could all be eating more vegetables. One fast way to do that: toss them in a salad. To make a crave-worthy salad you'll actually want to eat, don't be afraid to experiment with flavors (like kimchi or sauerkraut), add texture (think candied nuts or thinly sliced red cabbage) — and treat yourself to a freshly made homemade dressing. This episode originally published July 24, 2023.

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Unhappy at work? How to plan your next move
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Unhappy at work? How to plan your next move

To find a job you actually enjoy, figure out what's making you unhappy and move forward from there, says Tessa West, author of the new book Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You. West offers practical exercises to help assess your strongest skill sets, your stressors and what you need next from your career.

Unhappy at work? How to plan your next move

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Scams can happen to anyone — here's how to protect yourself
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Scams can happen to anyone — here's how to protect yourself

New, sophisticated scams are popping up all the time. Experts explain how to safeguard your data and money from being exploited or stolen by fraudsters. This episode originally published on November 11, 2023.

Scams can happen to anyone — here's how to protect yourself

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How to babyproof your relationship
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How to babyproof your relationship

With a baby on the way, you'll need to babyproof your home — and your relationship. In this episode, how to strengthen your connection with your partner and survive the newborn phase. Learn how to navigate fairness in domestic responsibilities, keep a cool head on little sleep, and your new roles.

How to babyproof your relationship

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How to revamp your rental
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How to revamp your rental

Just because you're renting your home doesn't mean you can't make it your own. Three home décor experts share their tips to make your rental homey for the long term.

How to revamp your rental

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5 strategies to help you cope with a nagging feeling of dread
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5 strategies to help you cope with a nagging feeling of dread

The list of things we dread is almost endless: the Sunday scaries, deadlines, climate change — the list goes on. How can we feel better? Saleem Reshamwala, host of the podcast More Than a Feeling, shares practices for managing that nagging feeling of impending doom. The episode originally published November 28, 2022.

5 strategies to help you cope with a nagging feeling of dread

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How to talk to a parent about their past
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How to talk to a parent about their past

You might not know a lot about your parent's life before they had you: their childhood dreams, their first love, their heartbreaks. If you're a child of immigrants, there might be even less you know due to language barriers or traumatic experiences. But all of these things are passed down through generations. This episode, journalist and writer Aarti Shahani interviews Min Jin Lee, author of Pachinko, and three other writers about how to unpack your parent's past with them — and how doing so can both bring you closer and help you better understand yourself.

How to talk to a parent about their past

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Hiking tips for beginners
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Hiking tips for beginners

You don't need much to go for a hike. You can enjoy nature whether you're at a national park or on a neighborhood stroll. But before you head out, you'll want to consider your route, a couple of safety precautions and your gear.

Hiking tips for beginners

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Why you should connect with your kid, not correct them
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Why you should connect with your kid, not correct them

Psychologist Becky Kennedy, author of the book "Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be," urges parents to spend more time raising thoughtful humans instead of fixing their behavior. This episode originally published September 26, 2022.

Why you should connect with your kid, not correct them

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Avoid these 6 sunscreen mistakes
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Avoid these 6 sunscreen mistakes

Making sure you're protected from the summer sun starts with a good sunscreen. But how do you know which sunscreen is best, how much to use or when to reapply? In this episode from Short Wave, NPR health correspondent Allison Aubrey shares the six common mistakes people make with sunscreen — and how to level up your sunscreen game.

Avoid these 6 sunscreen mistakes

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