Children's health professionals widely recommend a strategy known as 'special time' to help reduce behavioral issues in young children. This episode explains how to do it and why this simple and free tool is so powerful. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Aug 14, 2023•14 min•Ep 680•Transcript available on Metacast Heritage language learners are different from people learning a second language for the first time. They often grow up hearing it, but that can come with its own set of challenges. Experts offer their advice on how to learn your heritage language. This episode originally published May 31, 2022. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Aug 10, 2023•24 min•Ep 679•Transcript available on Metacast Colorectal cancer cases are on the rise among people under 50. In this episode, we explain the risk, symptoms to look out for and how to get screened. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Aug 08, 2023•14 min•Ep 678•Transcript available on Metacast How helpful are personal connections? When should you send a thank you email? Cynthia Pong, founder and CEO of the career coaching firm Embrace Change, answers questions about how to find a job. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Aug 07, 2023•17 min•Ep 677•Transcript available on Metacast My brother-in-law was convicted of murder and is serving a life sentence. We haven't shared any of these details with our kids, ages 7 and 9. When should we tell our children where he is and what he did? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Aug 03, 2023•12 min•Ep 676•Transcript available on Metacast You don't need to spend a lot of money to have fun. Have you ever done a chocolate bar taste test? Hosted a themed hangout? Ideas to keep yourself entertained (and on a budget). Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Aug 01, 2023•13 min•Ep 675•Transcript available on Metacast Many of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives. It might not disappear entirely, but you can find ways to comfortably perform everyday tasks like cooking. This episode offers strategies for minimizing your pain when making a meal – like chopping and loading an oven with minimal discomfort. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Jul 31, 2023•17 min•Ep 674•Transcript available on Metacast It's time to get your MBA — the easy way. We're sharing an episode from Planet Money's Summer School. In this lesson: Everyone has a million dollar business idea (e.g., "Shazam but for movies"), but not everyone has what it takes to be an entrepreneur. You'll hear two case studies with founders who learned the hard way what goes into starting a small business and a biz school professor who chimes in to explain the fundamentals. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Jul 29, 2023•32 min•Ep 673•Transcript available on Metacast Play isn't just fun. Researchers argue it can help you adapt to difficult circumstances, collaborate better and problem-solve. We'll help you figure out your play personality and how to prioritize play in your life. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 27, 2023•20 min•Ep 672•Transcript available on Metacast Losing a pet can be devastating. Here's how to process the loss of your special friend and open yourself up to the love and lessons they left behind. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 25, 2023•22 min•Ep 671•Transcript available on Metacast Salads are so often hit or miss. Here's how to make a salad that's nutritious, easy to make and a joy to eat. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 24, 2023•19 min•Ep 670•Transcript available on Metacast Traci Thomas, host of the hit reading podcast The Stacks , explains how she finds books she can read from start to finish. Some of her ideas may surprise you! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 20, 2023•17 min•Ep 669•Transcript available on Metacast Parents aren't the only people who help raise kids or invest in their wellbeing. Uncles, aunties and family friends make great role models too. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 18, 2023•22 min•Ep 668•Transcript available on Metacast Buying a car can be 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 published February 18, 2020. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 17, 2023•24 min•Ep 667•Transcript available on Metacast Everyone has a story to tell. Writing a memoir is more than just documenting your life — it can help you process what you've gone through, capture a moment in history for descendants and help others make sense of their own lives. Here's how to get started. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 13, 2023•25 min•Ep 667•Transcript available on Metacast It's easy to feel stuck with a bank account you've had forever, even if it's inconvenient or racking up fees. But there are lots of other options out there. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 11, 2023•17 min•Ep 666•Transcript available on Metacast We've got a step-by-step guide for that SOS moment when you haven't pooped in days and days. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 10, 2023•16 min•Ep 665•Transcript available on Metacast In college, I became close with a diverse friend group. Years later, we still stay in touch via text. Some people rely on our group to manage their anxiety. The norm in the group is to reassure whoever is most upset, even when that person is wrong. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 06, 2023•11 min•Ep 664•Transcript available on Metacast Whether you're a nervous flyer, you'll do almost anything to avoid flying or you have an actual flying phobia, these tips from psychotherapist Luana Marques can help you overcome a fear of flying. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 04, 2023•22 min•Ep 663•Transcript available on Metacast The Supreme Court has decided to strike down the Biden administration's plan to discharge some or all federal student loan debt. The decision impacts tens of millions of Americans – so what can student loan borrowers do to prepare now that the plan is over? NPR's education correspondent Cory Turner gives context and advice for borrowers. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Jul 03, 2023•14 min•Ep 662•Transcript available on Metacast Knowing how to swim can help you have fun at the pool or beach this summer. But it could also save your life. Here are some tips to start swimming at any age. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jun 29, 2023•20 min•Ep 660•Transcript available on Metacast Romance makes us feel vulnerable, and dating can feel high stakes. We talk about how to keep things in perspective and take care of your mental health in relationships. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jun 27, 2023•24 min•Ep 659•Transcript available on Metacast Intimidated by grilling? Cooking over an open flame can do that! In this episode, learn which type of grill to choose, how to maintain a fire, how to create different temperature zones, and other basics and safety tips. This episode originally published May 24, 2022. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jun 26, 2023•22 min•Ep 658•Transcript available on Metacast Ready to kickstart a new running habit? Coach Martinus Evans breaks down a common misconception to get you into the mindset — and offers quick tips on pace, form and more. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jun 22, 2023•24 min•Ep 657•Transcript available on Metacast Ultra-processed foods are tasty, cheap and everywhere. But they come with health risks. NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy lays out ways to spot and avoid ultra-processed foods during your next grocery run. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jun 20, 2023•14 min•Ep 656•Transcript available on Metacast It's time to make room for more naps. Tricia Hersey, also known as the 'nap bishop' and author of the book "Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto," explains why relaxation and leisure are human rights — especially for communities of color. This episode originally published October 13, 2022. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Jun 19, 2023•25 min•Ep 655•Transcript available on Metacast It's wedding season. If you've been invited as a plus-one, here's the etiquette you need to be the best guest. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jun 15, 2023•21 min•Ep 654•Transcript available on Metacast It's easy to be fooled by AI-generated images and other content. We talk about how to identify them, how media literacy can help, plus how to use these tools responsibly. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jun 13, 2023•21 min•Ep 653•Transcript available on Metacast Does your landlord have to fix that leak? Should you be worried about that clause in your lease? If you live in one of the nearly 44.1 million renter households in the U.S., here's how to spot rental red flags, learn how to speak the language of landlords and how to decode a lease. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Jun 12, 2023•25 min•Ep 652•Transcript available on Metacast The health effects of wildfire smoke are dangerous. Here's how to stay safe when the air quality is unhealthy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jun 08, 2023•12 min•Ep 651•Transcript available on Metacast