Life Kit: Parenting

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 transition.(This episode originally published April 26, 2019.)Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Picking a name for a baby can be overwhelming. With all the possibilities out in the world, it can be hard to even begin to choose. On this episode of Life Kit, host Diana Opong speaks with baby naming experts for a framework that can help.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Despite how common pregnancy loss is, families often suffer in silence. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, Life Kit teamed up with the hosts of the podcast docuseries NATAL to share stories from parents who have experienced loss, and expert advice about how to support loved ones through grief.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Author Sonora Jha shares insights from her memoir, How To Raise A Feminist Son, which includes practical to-do lists about how to handle some of the hardest conversations with sons.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Raising kids who pitch in around your home doesn't require bribes or a chore chart. Kids want to help – and parents can nurture that desire by including them in age-appropriate ways.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Navigating conversations with kids around race and racism can be tricky. Here's what to think about while talking to kids about the rise in anti-Asian attacks and the shootings in Atlanta earlier this month.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Over a year into the pandemic, many teens are missing milestones and struggling with their mental health. Here's how to spot red flags and when to get help.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Whether you've always wanted to be a parent or not, starting a family is a big decision. The pandemic makes it even tougher. In this episode, experts talk through what to consider.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

When the headlines are terrifying, how can parents make sure kids get the facts without traumatizing them? Whether it's a school shooting, a global pandemic or an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol, child development experts have some advice. (This episode originally ran in March 2019.)Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Kids and teens have had their lives upended by COVID-19. Here's what parents can do to help them stay positive and feel supported.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy