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A study shows 79% of American adults watched reality TV in 2022. But are these shows impacting the way we view relationships IRL? We discuss with Andy Dehnart, TV critic and editor of Reality Blurred.

Research shows having strong friendships is great for our mental and physical health. But making, and keeping, friends as an adult can be very difficult. So we asked psychologist and friendship expert Dr. Marisa Franco for some advice.

Harvard has been running the longest study on human happiness and found relationship and connection to key for both physical and mental health. We talked to Robert Waldinger, director of the study to talk about the way relationships are key to a good life.

Was the way you were raised an example of how to raise your kids or an example of what not to do? The dads on Team LX tackle the tough questions about parenting across generations and how societal changes affect the way we parent. #parenting #parents #dadlife

As a parent, it's not uncommon to need a break. Mental health breaks can actually make us better parents, as well as improve our kid's mental health. But self-care looks very different for everyone. We spoke with Danielle Campoamor from Today Parents about some ways parents can take care of themselves.

Having trouble figuring out your parental leave? You’re not alone. That’s because paid parental leave isn’t guaranteed in the U.S., despite it being one of the richest countries in the world. LX News Storyteller Jalyn Henderson has the details.

New data from the Pew Research Center has found that moms are more likely to feel judged by outside sources. But many say this trend needs to stop.

Ask any parent you know and they'll tell you the cost of childcare in the US is no joke. But some families are more impacted than others by the lack of affordable childcare. We spoke with @jeremybney of American Inequality to find out who's getting hit the hardest. #childcare #parents #costofliving