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Life Kit: Parenting

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Latest episodes

  • Anxious about trying for a baby? Here's how to deal

    October 19, 2026 · 18 min

    Trying to get pregnant can feel like being stuck on a stressful hamster wheel. Between monitoring your cycle, dealing with your family's probing questions and navigating medical ups and downs, conception is rarely straightforward and often…

  • How to jumpstart your child's financial future

    September 10, 2026 · 19 min

    If you're a new or soon-to-be parent, free time is at a premium. And sorting through different investment account options is confusing and time-consuming. On this episode, Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle walks you through different savings…

  • Mom needs a moment! How to pause parental rage

    August 25, 2026 · 22 min

    Parenthood is exhausting. When a kid asks for snack for the millionth time while you're running on little sleep and trying to make dinner, it's easy to snap. Licensed marriage and family therapist Cassidy Freitas says the key is to find…

  • Want to get pregnant? There’s more to it than you think

    July 9, 2026 · 26 min

    Whether you’re ready to become pregnant today or thinking about the future, there’s a lot to learn about your fertility. In this episode, a reproductive endocrinologist and a reproductive psychiatrist walk through the basic factors that…

  • Practical advice for modern dads

    June 18, 2026 · 20 min

    We often talk about the mental load of parenting as something mothers carry. But active, involved dads have questions, too, and not many places to ask them. In this episode, Kevin Maguire, author of The New Fatherhood, and clinical…

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  • On the fence about parenthood? Listen to this

    May 26, 2026 · 26 min

    Could you see your life just as easily with children as without? What if you're not cut out for parenthood? What if you grow lonely in your old age? Or what if you have a loving partner, but you disagree on this choice? Deciding between…

  • The dos and don'ts of baby talk

    May 19, 2026 · 20 min

    If you have a baby in your life, you may not find them the most intellectually stimulating conversation partner. But your baby is soaking up everything you say. On this episode, advice from early childhood experts on the importance of…

  • Feeling drained? Here's how to lighten your mental load

    April 21, 2026 · 25 min

    Did you remember to pick up milk? Or reschedule that dentist appointment? Oh, and pick up cupcakes for the meeting? The never-ending tending to the never-ending to-do list is known as the mental load. Sociologist Leah Ruppanner explains…

  • How to be a working parent? Lower your standards

    April 13, 2026 · 26 min

    From brain fog to identity crises to complicated feelings of guilt (or relief), returning to work as a new parent can be daunting. Luckily, you don't need to navigate this transition alone. Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle talks to working…

  • Using AI chatbots can impact your teen's mental health. Here's what to do

    April 2, 2026 · 21 min

    Using chatbots for emotional support can pose risks to teens' mental health. How should parents talk to their teens about using chatbots safely? And what's the best way to have those conversations without causing conflict? On this episode…

  • Drowning in toys? Here’s how to handle kid clutter

    March 26, 2026 · 23 min

    Having kids comes with a lot of clutter - some of it even shows up before your baby does. From toys that overflow from the toy chest, to unwanted hand-me-downs and the piles of art your kids make, you can't keep it all…

  • Common mistakes parents make when installing a car seat

    March 2, 2026 · 26 min

    If you're a new parent, picking out a car seat can be stressful. Do you need to spend extra on special features to keep your kid safe? How long should your child be rear-facing? How do you know if the car seat is secure enough? In this…

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About the show

Raising awesome kids takes help. NPR has science and experts to get you through the toughest parenting moments. Updated every time we have Life Kit episodes on parenting.Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks an exclusive sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit