How to be an amazing auntie or uncle

No matter whether you're walking, biking or driving, there are things you can do to stay safe on the road. NPR health correspondent Pien Huang shares her reporting on tips to keep each other safe while sharing our busy streets.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our ne ... Show More

Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with a therapist and a researcher to figure out what these thoughts mean, where they ... Show More

Have you ever woken up with a crick in your neck after a bad night's sleep? Or feel like you can't rotate your head? Many people will experience neck pain at some point in life. Luckily, there are science-backed treatments and exercises to ease those nagging aches. This episode, ... Show More

Living with your parents or in-laws has plenty of benefits, but it can come with its own challenges. Here are three ways to take care of yourselves when your family moves in. To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org. 

How do you raise kids to step outside of their comfort zones and unlock their inner potential? It all starts with helping them develop a resilient mindset. Mother and business owner Tameka Montgomery makes the case for cultivating an entrepreneurial outlook at an early age -- and ... Show More

Trying to help your kids succeed in life? These mothers have a strong idea of what to do! 

"What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children's healthy brain development, Wright highlights ... Show More

While saving and budgeting are important habits to teach children when they are young, financial experts say generosity and gratitude are also essential components of financial literacy programmes. Understanding the importance of giving back can lead to positive affirmations for ... Show More

Adam Grant, organizational psychologist at UPenn, says kids who are taught kindness and caring at an earlier age may be more likely to succeed as adults. 

Dr. Kathy Koch explores the importance of resilience in our lives and how we can nurture that trait in our children. As a parent, you are the key to your child’s resilience! Through intentional modeling, ongoing conversation and observation, and encouragement, you can help them l ... Show More

Caroline Goldman, psychologue pour enfants et adolescents, donne des conseils aux parents pour aider leurs enfants à s'épanouir dans leurs apprentissages. "Les parents ont un rôle déterminant à jouer dans la relation qu'entretiendra leur enfant avec ces lieux de socialisation en ... Show More