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There are lots of jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree — and pay well. Here's what to consider if you're thinking about a job in the trades — from assessing your options to choosing a training program. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Millions of houses and apartments are at risk from floods or wildfires. Here's some advice to figure out if your home is one of them. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Here's how to start composting your food scraps instead of tossing them, whether you've got a small apartment or a big backyard. (This episode originally ran in April 2020.) Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Whether it's through extreme weather or anxiety-inducing headlines, kids today have a front row seat to the realities of climate change. Here's how parents can help their kids work through fear and get them the facts. (This episode originally ran in 2019.) Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Much of the energy used in buildings comes from burning fossil fuels — so if you want to slow down climate change, your home is one of the first places to look. Here's how to use less energy and even transition to renewable energy sources at home. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Meat production takes a heavy toll on the environment. Here's how to dial back your meat intake and make a big impact. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

One in five Americans struggles with medical debt. Here's some advice about how to negotiate and get the debt collectors to stop calling. (This episode first ran in 2019.) Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The spaces we live and work in have a big impact on our mindset. And creating a calm, restful space can provide stability in times of change and uncertainty. It's called "comfort decorating." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Despite how common pregnancy loss is, families often suffer in silence. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, Life Kit teamed up with the hosts of the podcast docuseries NATAL to share stories from parents who have experienced loss, and expert advice about how to support loved ones through grief. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Author Sonora Jha shares insights from her memoir, How To Raise A Feminist Son, which includes practical to-do lists about how to handle some of the hardest conversations with sons. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Our names are an extension of who we are. And if your name is mispronounced all the time, you know how painful that can be. In this episode, we're talking about why getting names right is so important — and how to correct others and rectify your own mistakes. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Buying a car is intimidating. This episode will help you strategize to avoid all the potential pitfalls, so you can drive away with a good deal. (This episode originally ran in Feb. 2020.) Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The pandemic has reshaped social routines. Lots of people are worried about returning to a pre-coronavirus world of water-cooler talk and packed social schedules. Author and Life Kit regular Celeste Headlee has some advice. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Raising kids who pitch in around your home doesn't require bribes or a chore chart. Kids want to help – and parents can nurture that desire by including them in age-appropriate ways. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Actively listening is tough, but it can transform your conversations and improve your relationships. Here's some advice. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Money isn't just about numbers. It's about emotions, too. Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche's new book unpacks the relationships we all have with finances so you can make the most of your cash. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Navigating conversations with kids around race and racism can be tricky. Here's what to think about while talking to kids about the rise in anti-Asian attacks and the shootings in Atlanta earlier this month. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Almost two years a year into the pandemic, many teens are missing milestones and struggling with their mental health. Here's how to spot red flags and when to get help. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Deb Perelman of the blog and cookbook Smitten Kitchen says she's not an organized person. But, she says, she's got a system that works for her in the kitchen. She told NPR's Shereen Marisol Meraji about it — and shared her tips for other home-cooks working in small spaces. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Concentrating is hard. Concentrating during a pandemic is even harder. Some experts say the key to focusing isn't forcing yourself to work — but taking strategic breaks to let your mind and body wander. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Burnout is common across the globe. In this episode, experts unpack the signs of burnout and how you can gain more control over your work and your life. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Is unemployment taxed? What about stimulus checks? The pandemic has changed a lot when it comes to filing taxes. In this episode, we break down the filing process and tackle common COVID-19-related tax questions with a CPA. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Is an indoor visit between vaccinated friends safe? How about a hug with Grandma, even when young relatives haven't gotten their shots? The CDC released their guidelines for fully vaccinated people last week. Here's an explanation of what they advise, from NPR's Short Wave team. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Plenty of people put off seeking therapy because of the stigma, cost and inconvenience. Here are four tips to help you make your first appointment, even virtually. (This episode originally ran in January 2020.) Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Intimate partner violence is widespread and traumatic. Here's how you can help a friend or loved one in an abusive relationship. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy