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So you're planning the perfect candlelit evening — or the perfect road trip, or the perfect afternoon at home. Where do you start? A playlist, of course. NPR Music's Bobby Carter showed us how he crafts them. (This episode originally ran in December 2020.) Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

In the U.S., there's a relentless focus on positivity. But as we all know, with life comes death — and with happiness, sadness. Susan Cain, author of Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, opens our eyes to the transformative power of melancholy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

High inflation and a possible recession is making life more expensive. Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary explains how to manage debt as interest rates increase and prepare for an economic downturn. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Survivalist and adventurer Bear Grylls shares his advice on facing fear, preparing for the worst and the power of courage to get you through any situation. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Deciding to move in with a partner can be an exciting step. Cohabitating can also be challenging and bring up anxieties. Here's what to think about — and discuss — before you decide to move in together. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

When your smartphone can hold thousands of photos, it's tempting to snap away. But that approach may not actually help you capture the best moments. These tips on creating stunning images will help you more meaningfully document your trips. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Many trans and nonbinary people choose new names during their transition. Here's advice if you're considering adopting a new name — from brainstorming name ideas to navigating the paperwork to change your name legally. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Take this quiz to assess your digital habits — then learn how to engage with your electronic devices in a way that's intentional and appropriate. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

When it comes to having an adult relationship with your parents, there's plenty of baggage: the friction of family history or the weight of unsaid expectations. Here's how to set healthy boundaries and understand generational trauma to help you have a grown up relationship with your parents. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

If the words "crypto," "Bitcoin," "blockchain," "mining," feel overwhelming or confusing Life Kit is here to help. In this episode, experts to demystify cryptocurrencies and give you the tools to decide whether buying some is a good option for you. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Talking about abortion can be complicated, even with adults. How do you talk about the medical procedure and the politics around it with kids? NPR's Ailsa Chang gets tips from Dr. Elise Berlan and parenting expert Reena Patel. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Fast fashion takes a toll on the environment and on workers. Here's how you can shop more sustainably and build a closet with a better impact. This episode originally published March 8, 2021. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

More families are dealing with their children feeling anxious, depressed – even thinking about or attempting suicide. But mental health professionals say that suicide is preventable. This episode, how parents and family members can play an important role in the mental health of their child. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Making more money tends to lead to spending more money. It's a phenomenon known as "lifestyle creep." Paco de Leon, author of Finance for the People, shares advice on keeping your long-term financial goals in check and fending off the subconscious urge to automatically increase spending when your income increases. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy P...

Having a crush is natural - they're a part of human biology. Sometimes, acting on it is a great, healthy step — or it can create a lot more trouble than it needs to. Certified dating coach Damona Hoffman walks us through how to handle a crush in several common scenarios. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Environmentally-friendly living isn't an all-or-nothing equation: think of it as a spectrum of greens. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, green cleaning is one easy way to dip your toe into the green living waters. These tips will help you get started. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Have you ever felt resentful or responded passive-aggressively to a request on your time or energy? That's a sign your boundaries are being crossed – and it might be because you haven't set them clearly. Therapist and author Nedra Glover Tawwab shares advice on how to set boundaries — and stick to them — in your daily life. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR...

Car ownership can be intimidating — and expensive — especially when it comes to upkeep. Auto educator and journalist Chaya Milchtein shares tips to help you maintain essential safety features in a car, how to find the right mechanic for you and when it's time for a new car. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

About 600 people in the U.S. die from heat related causes each year. While our bodies have ways to dissipate heat, sometimes they just can't keep up with extreme temperatures. Here are four tips from experts on how to stay safe and cool in extreme heat. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

It's a horror to think your kid could be a victim in a violent act of racism, sexism or other radicalization. It's a whole different kind of fear to think they could be the perpetrator of that act. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Negative age beliefs can impact us on social, psychological and even physiological levels. Here's how to deconstruct ageism and reframe your beliefs about aging with tips from Becca Levy, author of Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long & Well You Live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Talking to kids about civics is kind of like talking to kids about sex - avoiding the conversation can have some really negative consequences. Here's how to talk to kids about civic participation, from discussing our hard history to taking action. This episode originally aired in November 2020. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

We could all stand to stretch our cash a little further right now. Life Kit teamed up with financial expert Tiffany Aliche, also known as the Budgetnista, for tips about how to separate needs from wants, stop stress-spending and save for the future. This episode originally aired in September 2020. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The dating game can be hard, but navigating the dating world for the first time as a queer person can mean even more complexity – and a lot of room for creativity. Here's how to face your dating fears, find queer community and practice comfortable communication while staying true to you. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy