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  • How to babyproof your relationship

    How to babyproof your relationship
    Jul 18 2024
    With a baby on the way, you'll need to babyproof your home — and your relationship. In this episode, how to strengthen your connection with your partner and survive the newborn phase. Learn how to navigate fairness in domestic responsibilities, keep a cool head on little sleep, and your new roles.

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    24 m
  • How to revamp your rental

    How to revamp your rental
    Jul 16 2024
    Just because you're renting your home doesn't mean you can't make it your own. Three home décor experts share their tips to make your rental homey for the long term.

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    21 m
  • 5 strategies to help you cope with a nagging feeling of dread

    5 strategies to help you cope with a nagging feeling of dread
    Jul 15 2024
    The list of things we dread is almost endless: the Sunday scaries, deadlines, climate change — the list goes on. How can we feel better? Saleem Reshamwala, host of the podcast More Than a Feeling, shares practices for managing that nagging feeling of impending doom. The episode originally published November 28, 2022.

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    20 m
  • How to talk to a parent about their past

    How to talk to a parent about their past
    Jul 11 2024
    You might not know a lot about your parent's life before they had you: their childhood dreams, their first love, their heartbreaks. If you're a child of immigrants, there might be even less you know due to language barriers or traumatic experiences. But all of these things are passed down through generations. This episode, journalist and writer Aarti Shahani interviews Min Jin Lee, author of Pachinko, and three other writers about how to unpack your parent's past with them — and how doing so can both bring you closer and help you better understand yourself.

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    25 m
  • Hiking tips for beginners

    Hiking tips for beginners
    Jul 9 2024
    You don't need much to go for a hike. You can enjoy nature whether you're at a national park or on a neighborhood stroll. But before you head out, you'll want to consider your route, a couple of safety precautions and your gear.

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    25 m
  • Why you should connect with your kid, not correct them

    Why you should connect with your kid, not correct them
    Jul 8 2024
    Psychologist Becky Kennedy, author of the book "Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be," urges parents to spend more time raising thoughtful humans instead of fixing their behavior. This episode originally published September 26, 2022.

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    18 m
  • Avoid these 6 sunscreen mistakes

    Avoid these 6 sunscreen mistakes
    Jul 4 2024
    Making sure you're protected from the summer sun starts with a good sunscreen. But how do you know which sunscreen is best, how much to use or when to reapply? In this episode from Short Wave, NPR health correspondent Allison Aubrey shares the six common mistakes people make with sunscreen — and how to level up your sunscreen game.

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    13 m
  • Check, please! The etiquette of splitting the tab

    Check, please! The etiquette of splitting the tab
    Jul 2 2024
    Dining out with a large group and not sure how to handle the check? In this episode, chef and food writer Kiki Aranita walks us through common dining scenarios to ensure the bill is handled fairly and smoothly.

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    13 m