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Life Kit: Parenting

Raising awesome kids takes help. NPR has science and experts to get you through the toughest parenting moments. Subscribe to get episodes from Life Kit on parenting.

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How to show up for teens when big emotions arise

How to show up for teens when big emotions arise

Being a teenager is hard. There are emotional highs and lows every day. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour says instead o... Read more

30 Mar 2023

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Creative way to get kids to eat their veggies

Creative way to get kids to eat their veggies

Veggies help kids grow and develop, but it can be hard to convince them to eat their broccoli. These research-backed tip... Read more

7 Feb 2023

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