Andee Tagle
Stories
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Health
Feeling groggy? Life Kit has tips for optimal napping
Ever wake up from a nap feeling extra groggy? Naps can be beneficial for your mental and physical health, but there's a few things you need to know. NPR's Life Kit has tips for the optimal nap.
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Health
Got a new baby? How to fairly split chores and child care (and avoid resentment)
Before the baby comes along, expecting parents should have a conversation about how they will divide the household labor — and any anticipated child care needs.
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Health
New parents, no time or energy for sex? Here's how to keep the romance alive
Between 3 a.m. feedings and hormonal changes, it can be hard for couples to get in the mood after baby arrives. But that doesn't mean you can't show love and desire in other creative, playful ways.
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Business
Life Kit: Tips for managing joint bank accounts
Should you merge your finances with your significant other? Keep them separate? Or something in between? NPR's Life Kit breaks down different ways to handle finances with your partner.
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Business
Ready to combine finances with your partner? You have options
First comes love ... then comes money management discussions? Financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin discusses three common approaches that couples use to merge their money.
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Health
Forgot where you put the keys? Experts (and a trivia buff) share tips to boost memory
"With practice, absolutely everyone can make their memory stronger," says Monica Thieu, a memory researcher and a four-time Jeopardy! contestant. Techniques to get you started.
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Arts & Life
Dear Life Kit: I'm ashamed that I still dream about my middle school crush
Plus: How to deal with a new partner who's attractive ... but messy.
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Arts & Life
COMIC: How to have a healthy relationship with guilt
Exercises to help you cope with negative feelings around guilt (like shame or embarrassment) — and motivate better behavior in the future.
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Arts & Life
Life Kit: How to minimize eye strain in a world of screens
Digital eye strain is on the rise. NPR's Life Kit has tips for keeping your eyes healthy in a world of screens.
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The secret to lasting love might just be knowing how to fight
If you love someone, learn to fight with them. Life Kit speaks with two psychologists to explain how to navigate fights with loved ones.
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