Life Kit

Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together. Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. You'll support the show and unlock exclusive curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit

Life Kit

While preparing your breakfast

Up to 15 minutes

What to do when your house floods

How to start saving for retirement

Dear Life Kit: Your most petty social dilemmas, answered

How tech experts recommend organizing your photos

Check, please! The etiquette of splitting the tab

Set your summer reading goals

Staying safe in extreme heat

Curbing needle phobia in adults starts with making shots less painful for kids

Colorectal cancer rates are on the rise. Here's what to know

Create the birthday you want to celebrate

Dear Life Kit: Your wedding etiquette questions, answered

Refresh your budget with these simple finance tips

Build your chosen family

Dear Life Kit: My folks guilt-trip me into spending the holidays with them

Dear LK: My kids are enemies. What should I do?

A shame-free guide to digging out of debt

How to talk to kids about the violence in Israel and Gaza

While doing a light yoga session

Up to 20 minutes

How "parts" therapy can help you heal

How to talk to your aging parents about their finances

How to refinance your mortgage

How to vote in 2024

Up your lunchbox game

How to show platonic love

Spending time in a forest can boost health and lower stress. Here's how

Build strength with a weightlifting routine

Common financial mistakes to avoid

Take your salads from drab to fab

Unhappy at work? How to plan your next move

BMI is flawed. Try a body composition test

Debunking sleep myths

Get better at gardening by using this newly updated tool

How to eat fish responsibly

Thoughts on Ozempic from a body-positive doctor

Improve your indoor air quality

Why being uncomfortable is important

How to save for a big purchase

How to start an exercise habit

How to make resolutions you'll keep

How to find a book you won't want to put down

How to minimize family fights during the holidays

Amp up your gift-giving game

How to relieve constipation

First time decorating for the holidays? Here's where to begin

How to combat loneliness

Make the most of your chilly outdoor workouts

Kids and firearm safety

How to donate to a charity with purpose and intention

Giving thanks is good for you. Here's how to make it a habit

Protect yourself from scams

How to build low-waste practices into your life

Demystifying your health insurance plan

It's soup season! Get cooking with these tips from Sohla El-Waylly

How to save a life with CPR

Boo! Halloween is coming. Here's how to decide on a costume

How to get the most out of your library

How to actively heal from an injury or illness

Can I afford to totally change my life?

6 big purchases that can save energy and money at home

How to talk to your parents about their money

Ace Your Freshman Year of College

We've heard we need more fiber in our diets. Here are 8 easy tips for getting there

What to know about the new COVID boosters

Scarfing down your food? Here's how to slow down and eat more mindfully

Nice duration for a walk

Up to 30 minutes

How to deal with climate anxiety

Personal style when your body changes

Your kid is having a tantrum in public. Now what?

The dirt on bathing

How to know if you're in a codependent relationship

Find your singing voice

Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try a boring phone

What happens after someone cheats

"Screen apnea": How our use of tech affects our breathing

Keeping intimacy alive after having a baby