The CARES Act provides relief to many student loan borrowers during the coronavirus pandemic. But how do you know if you qualify? What if you're enrolled in Public Service Loan Forgiveness? What about private loans? This episode, a Life Kit collaboration with Death, Sex & Money from WNYC Studios, explains the fine print of how to handle student loans during the pandemic.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Transform your outdoor space into a fruit and vegetable garden. Find out which plants to grow, what kind of soil you'll need and whether to start from seeds or transplants.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Experts say the coronavirus outbreak may be the biggest source of Internet misinformation ever. Fake cures, unscientific tips, and conspiracy theories about COVID-19 are flooding the Internet — but there are ways to sniff out misinformation.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Shame spirals, toilet paper panic and bingeing on news — it's easy to worry, but harder to stop. Psychiatrist Judson Brewer explains why panic can be as contagious as a virus and shares simple ways to recenter yourself when you get carried away by anxious thoughts.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Grocery shopping during coronavirus is fraught with confusion. Do you need to disinfect your groceries? When are the best times to go grocery shopping right now? This episode gives tips about safe grocery shopping — and what you can stop worrying about.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

There are lots of ways to give back during the coronavirus pandemic, but where do you start? Ari Shapiro of All Things Considered talks with experts about some strategies to get you started if you're able to help out.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Whether you've got a small apartment or a big backyard, there are ways to compost your kitchen scraps in any space. This episode is your starter for how to compost your organic waste into rich soil.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

If you'd like to read more, but you're finding it difficult — maybe you can't focus, you feel slow or like you're not enjoying the books you tried — don't give up! These four reading strategies will help make reading a little easier and more fun.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Taking care of your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic is important, and it's still possible to get therapy even when you're staying at home. This episode gives information on making online therapy a little easier, low-cost therapy and free mental health hotlines to get you the help you need.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The coronavirus pandemic is making college decisions more complicated. This episode answers the burning questions: How do I get a hold of final transcripts if my school is closed? How do I decide on a school I can't visit? What if I need more financial aid than I thought I did?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

For National Poetry Month, which takes place in April, poets share advice on how to make a meaningful connection with poetry.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The coronavirus pandemic has caused vast economic disruptions. Millions of people are filing for unemployment, trying to pay rent and deferring loans. If you've lost work, here are some things you can do.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Staying at home means new challenges for your daily habits. This episode, we talk about budget tips and cooking hacks for your self-quarantine time.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Difficulty sleeping can cause anxiety, which often leads to more trouble sleeping. Life Kit host Allison Aubrey talks to sleep experts about how cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can bring relief for people with chronic sleep issues.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Difficulty sleeping can cause anxiety, which often leads to more trouble sleeping. Life Kit host Allison Aubrey talks to sleep experts about how cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can bring relief for people with chronic sleep issues.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Tens of millions of parents are homeschooling their kids during the coronavirus. Here's a realistic guide to keeping kids engaged and everyone sane. Hint: this is a good time for passion projects and sleeping in a bit.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

As more television streaming services pop up, consumers face more choice than ever. NPR's TV critic lays out a streaming strategy, so you know what options are worth your time.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

How can I tell the difference between allergies and coronavirus symptoms? Can you get coronavirus from food? Can I have people over? The coronavirus pandemic is causing lots of uncertainty about everyday life. In this episode, Life Kit host Allison Aubrey answers common questions about coronavirus. This was recorded March 17, 2020. Because the news is moving fast, check npr.org for the latest updates.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Millions of people are trying to work from home because of coronavirus. Life Kit wants to help WFH work for you, especially if you're doing so for the first time.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Coronavirus is raising a lot of questions for parents. From how to talk to children about coronavirus to weathering school closures, enforcing good hygiene and some screen time strategies when you're home with little ones, Life Kit answers your coronavirus questions.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg are the co-creators of 'Big Mouth,' an animated comedy about a group of tweens stumbling through the mysteries of puberty. Kroll and Goldberg talk with Life Kit parenting hosts about normalizing shame, building empathy, weathering awkward puberty moments and hormone monsters.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

So many food labels proclaim their eco-virtues these days: organic, pasture raised, cage-free, non-GMO. But what is a label based on? Here are six ways to make sense of it all.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Feeling blocked with it comes to starting an exercise habit? You can actually get the health benefits of exercise with just 22 minutes of exercise a day — and you might be surprised what "counts" as exercise. Kiss your excuses goodbye!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Feeling blocked with it comes to starting an exercise habit? You can actually get the health benefits of exercise with just 22 minutes of exercise a day — and you might be surprised what "counts" as exercise. Kiss your excuses goodbye!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Owning a home is part of the quintessential American dream, but how do you know if it's right for you? These 6 tips will help sort out the pros and cons to renting and owning — and reveal some things a rent vs buy calculator can't tell you.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

You might be wondering how to prevent coronavirus and protect your family if the virus continues to spread. Nancy Messonnier from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shares five things you can do to prepare. One takeaway: Wash your hands often with soap and water.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Want to start a new habit? Think small. That's the counterintuitive idea in BJ Fogg's book, Tiny Habits. Fogg explains that making small behavior changes requires just a little motivation and lots of celebrating — and can lead to big change.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

When someone comes to you for advice, where do you start? This very meta episode of Life Kit explores how to give good advice to the people you care about. Hint: it's not always about fixing someone's problems.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Between pills, patches, IUDs, implants, shots and condoms, picking a form of birth control can be overwhelming. It involves understanding how birth control works, your preferences, side effects and more. We lay out the facts so you can choose the contraception that works for you.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Whether you're a pro at car buying or intimidated by the thought of stepping into a car dealership, there are always ways to play the car-buying game better. This episode will help you strategize to avoid the potential pitfalls when it comes to getting a car loan, so you can drive away with a great deal.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The workplace still ranks as one of the top five places where people meet their mates. Love is intoxicating, but you don't want a workplace romance to become toxic.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Consent, dating, masturbation, porn. It can be difficult having conversations about sex and relationships with teens. NPR's Life Kit has a few tips to help make those talks your kids feel more comfortable.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

What can you do if you suspect a child is being impacted by a family member's addiction? Experts say you don't need to be an addiction expert, just a caring adult. This episode offers guidance to help a kid through a tumultuous time.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We all need strategies to push back against conflict, anger and worry. One of the globe's leading mindfulness teachers distills the practice of mindfulness into a simple 4-step tool from her new book Radical Compassion. This daily practice can help you show up for 'life' – and let go of regret and anxiety.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

How do race and racism affect our friendships? In this special episode, NPR's Code Switch team and WNYC's Death, Sex & Money podcast answer your questions on race and friendship. Be a good friend and listen.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

LED or incandescent? How many watts? What's a Kelvin? We help focus your lightbulb search to make the decision easy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

One in seven women experiences postpartum depression. But it's easy to feel alone — especially when you're told having a baby is supposed to be blissful. This episode helps both struggling moms and loved ones identify the symptoms and find treatment.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

If the mere thought of going to therapy seems overwhelming, you're not alone. Plenty of people put off seeking therapy because of the stigma, cost and inconvenience. We've got four tips to help you make your first appointment.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

"Should I go back to college?" If you're asking yourself this question, here are tips to help you figure out how to do it — whether it's to change jobs, make more money or finish something you started.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Trying to quit smoking can be hard. The good news is the science behind how to quit smoking is very clear. This episode gives you strategies to help boost your chances of success.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Here's how to start a book club that actually meets, has a focus, fosters good discussion and steers clear of logistical nightmares.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Whether you're completely fed up at work or just ready for the next thing, quitting a job can be stressful and complicated. You don't want to quit a job without a game plan, so consider this your checklist before putting in your two weeks' notice.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Professional artists aren't the only people who can make art. In this episode, learn how to weave art into your everyday life. Because whether you're doodling, making pottery or embroidering, creativity is good for you and your health.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

If you want to cut back on alcohol, here's how to make a plan, navigate tricky social situations and reassess your relationship with alcohol so you can experience the benefits of dry January.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

So many weekends get filled up with too many errands, plans, and, yes, work. Never getting time to relax means feeling like a zombie come Monday. Say no to burnout by making your two days off into a mini vacation with relaxation techniques and tips to unplug.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

There are so many food tribes out there — everything from Keto to vegan. We help you understand how to choose a diet approach that's right for you.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

If you've got 22 minutes, you can get an effective total-body workout. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg's personal trainer Bryant Johnson walks us through an interval session and explains why it's so effective.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

There are so many different kinds of stains — grass stains on your shorts, a wine stain on your carpet or a grease stain on your shirt — but with the help of some household products and chemistry know-how, you can be a stain removal master.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy