Becky Harlan
Stories
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Dear Life Kit: My friend texts me way too much. How do I get her to stop?
An NPR listener says her friend pings her morning, noon and night, even if she doesn't respond. She'd like to say something, but she's afraid it will hurt her friend's feelings.
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Dear Life Kit: My friend kissed me and I liked it. Now he wants to take it back!
Plus: how to deal with an awful brother-in-law, what to do with a box of mementos you shared with your ex and how to tell a bestie you don't want to go on a couples trip.
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Why it’s so hard for parents to let their kid quit
Piano lessons and soccer practice can encourage grit. But if your kid isn’t into it, it can become a stress-inducing obligation. Here’s how to have hard conversations with your child about quitting.
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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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Dear Life Kit: My boyfriend says I need to live on my own before we move in together
Relationship researchers and clinical psychologists Julie Schwartz Gottman and John Gottman weigh in on four tricky relationship questions.
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Dear Life Kit: My husband secretly racked up our credit card bill. Now what?
Talking about money with people you love can be difficult. Financial therapist Amanda Clayman answers your tricky (and anonymous) financial questions.
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Your Questions On Spanking, Siblings and Sleep Training, Answered
Should I sleep train? What's the best spacing between siblings? What about spanking? Economist Emily Oster answers these anonymous parenting questions with data.
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Parenthood Is A Shock To The System. These Tips Can Help You With The Transition
Between chronic lack of sleep, identity shifts and heightened demands on time and resources, parenthood can be a tough transition. Life Kit asked parents to share what helped them through Year 1.
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8 Life Kit Episodes For Spring Cleaning Your Home (And Life)
Ah, spring. Time to declutter and deep clean. Life Kit has episodes to help — from your kitchen to your closet all the way to your photo albums.
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The Modern Mocktail: Three Distinctive Nonalcoholic Drink Recipes
How to make three nonalcoholic cocktails that will have your guests asking for another round. Also, learn some basic tenets of what makes a delicious mixed drink (with or without alcohol).
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