Life Kit
Episodes
Kindness Can Be Taught. Here's How
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most kids value success and achievement more than caring for others, according to Harvard's Making Caring Common project. Who is to blame? We are. We ...
A Saner Mindset For Weight Loss
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The way many of us think about weight loss is totally counter-productive. Focus on healthy habits you can sustain instead of the numbers on the scale....
The Biology Of Weight Loss
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our biology makes it hard to lose weight. In this episode, we won't tell you how to lose weight — or whether you even need to. We will give you fi...
Boost Your Body Acceptance For Better Health
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all can feel the effects of weight stigma, no matter what our size. Here's how to feel good about the body you're living in and improve your health...
Should You Pay For Financial Advice?
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We help you understand whether you need an adviser, and if you do want one, how to find someone who will act in your best interest.Here's what to reme...
Your Cheat Sheet For Smarter Investing
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Investing doesn't have to be hard. We explain how to grow a nice nest egg and avoid that four-letter word that starts with F ... fees. Here's what to ...
Get Started Saving
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're not good at saving money, it's not your fault: Humans are hard-wired to focus on the present. But there's a way to beat evolution and build ...
When The News Is Scary, What To Say To Kids
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether a school shooting or a deadly tornado, scary events in the news can leave parents struggling to know when — and how — they should talk wit...
'What If We Lived In Two Houses?' Talking Kids Through Divorce
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Even the most amicable split is world-changing for young children. Here are a few key tips for grown-ups trying to help their kids navigate this big t...
The Problem With Toy Guns And Princesses
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's mini-makeup kits, gross-smelling slime or semi-automatic foam-dart guns, every parent or caregiver has fielded requests for toys that the...
Death: Talking With Kids About The End
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's a goldfish or Grandma, every child will experience a death at some point — and their parents will likely struggle to explain it. Here's...
Talking Race With Young Children
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Even babies notice differences like skin color, eye shape and hair texture. Here's how to handle conversations about race, racism, diversity and inclu...
Is It OK To Lie About Santa And The Tooth Fairy?
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Magical thinking is part of childhood, and when it comes to characters like Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, parents often play along with elaborate c...
Anxious Thoughts? 5 Tips To Help You Sleep
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Difficulty sleeping can cause anxiety, which often leads to more trouble sleeping. Life Kit host Allison Aubrey talks to sleep experts about how cogni...
Don't Count Sheep: Better Bedtime Rituals
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From mediation to melatonin to putting on a pair of socks, we all have routines to help us reach that blissful state of slumber. These are the ones th...
Do This Today To Sleep Well Tonight
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From the moment you wake up, your body starts to prepare for sleep. We show you how to adjust your daytime habits to get the best possible night of re...
Boost Your Credit Card IQ
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you use credit cards in a intentional way, you can free up some valuable perks. We geek out on strategies to make credit cards work for you, withou...
Never Pay An Unnecessary Fee Again
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don't get caught in a cycle of unnecessary overdraft fees, credit card interest and high-cost loans. A few simple tools can help you hold onto those h...
Be The Master Of Your Budget
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To many, it's a dreaded task: making a budget to keep track of money. Guess what? You can do it, and we show you some tools that can help — maybe ev...
How to pay off your debt, fast
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is possible to get out of debt fast, but it's a gritty marathon to get to a better place. Here's how to keep up the momentum.Learn more about spons...
Boost Your Credit Card IQ
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you use credit cards in an intentional way, you can free up some valuable perks. We geek out on strategies to make credit cards work for you.Learn ...
How To Make Exercise A Habit That Sticks
15 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Falling off the exercise wagon more than you'd like? These strategies, based on economics and the science of habit formation, can help. Plus, you get ...