My children are my greatest joy and biggest burden
The author, shown with her two children, admits she will never be able to stop worrying about her children. Courtesy of Caroline Chirichella. I dreamed of being a mother for…
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Nike CEO Elliott Hill knew he’d always miss breakfast with his kids. He made another part of the day nonnegotiable.
Nike CEO Elliott Hill said he schedules family time on his calendar. Bloomberg/Getty Images Nike CEO Elliott Hill said he schedules his personal and family time on his calendar. When…
I have 6 kids. I realized I can’t, and shouldn’t, parent them all the same way.
The author (top left) is a month of six. She said she realized she shouldn't parent all of her kids the same way. Courtesy of Nicole Schildt. I thought being…
I love spending time with my parents and siblings. Our partners and kids aren’t invited.
The author cherishes time with her parents and siblings. Courtesy of Melissa Noble My siblings and I are all adults with our own families, careers, and mortgages. Time with just…
My mom and I graduated from college in the same year. I was 23, and she was in her late 40s.
The author holds hands with his mother, Tiffany Calloway, during their graduation celebration. Courtesy of Omarion Calloway The author and his mother graduated from college in May 2026. Despite earning…
I’m a grandmother now. The hardest thing I’ve learned is when to keep my opinions to myself.
The author sees her adult children struggle with parenting like she once did. Courtesy of the author I remember how overwhelming motherhood was, and I see my sons facing similar…
Health Insurance
I’m a doctor. I ditched traditional health insurance for my family of 4, and I’m not looking back.
Dr. Ben Hagopian sees patients through Direct Primary Care. He also made the switch for his family of four, combining DPC with a cost-share group. Courtesy of Ben Hagopian. I've…
My son didn’t get into the school I thought would be perfect for him. He’s thriving at our neighborhood middle school in ways I didn’t expect.
The author, shown with her son, said she's been pleasantly surprised by how well he is adjusting to the middle school he ended up at. Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith.…
‘My concern is that AI makes a lot of things very easy’: ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ author on raising kids to read and think
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' author Jeff Kinney shares his parenting advice — and what he'd do differently. Simon Simard for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation…
My dad is 75. He told me our annual family trips make him feel like he still has a future.
The author travels with her parents and her family. Courtesy of the author My 21-year-old son wanted to visit a lively beach club during our family vacation. I never expected…
The unexpected costs of my 11-year-old’s baseball season caught me off guard. Receipts show that we spent around $8,800.
The author, shown with one of her sons, said that extras like fan gear, gas for away games, and concession snacks add a lot to the cost of youth sports.…
We went to NYC for a week, and I planned a packed itinerary. My 4- and 6-year-olds had other plans.
The author wanted to go to museums with her kids during a trip to NYC, but they had other plans. Courtesy of Katrina Donham My husband and I lived in…
Palantir cofounder says his wife calls their AI agent ‘Tradbot’ after tradwives
Christie Hemm Klok for The Washington Post via Getty Images Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale's wife has an interesting nickname for their AI agent. She calls it "Tradbot," he said, a…
I work in cybersecurity, but my mom lost 3,000 to online scams. Now, I do 3 things to keep her safe.
Jen Eaves works in cybersecurity and her mom still lost thousands to scams. Courtesy of Jen Eaves Jen Eaves' mother is 79 and lost more than $3,000 to online scams.…
I work in cybersecurity, but my mom lost $3,000 to online scams. Now, I do 3 things to keep her safe.
Jen Eaves works in cybersecurity and her mom still lost thousands to scams. Courtesy of Jen Eaves Jen Eaves' mother is 79 and lost more than $3,000 to online scams.…
I thought I’d missed out on being a grandmother. At 67, my great-grandson has given me that experience.
Pat Zawko (second from left) raised three adopted children and then her grandson. Now, she helps raise her great-grandson. Pat Zawko Pat Zawko, a 67-year-old nurse, raised her grandson and…
My daughter and I needed a fresh start after my divorce. A vacation at a Colorado dude ranch gave us one.
The author (right) traveled to a dude ranch in Colorado for a mother-daughter trip after her divorce. Courtesy of Rebecca Lillian. After my divorce, I wanted something special for my…
My teen is obsessed with Sephora. I’ve learned to love it, too, for a reason that has nothing to do with makeup.
The author (right) said that leaning into her daughter's love for Sephora visits has helped them remain close. Courtesy of Courtney Johnson. Makeup and beauty routines have never been very…
My kids used to complain on every trail. These 4 changes made family hiking fun again.
The author (in blue) with her family as they hiked in Konnevesi National Park in Finland. Courtesy of Emese Maczko. My husband and I enjoy hiking, but our kids, 7…
I make my kids skip school for a long weekend. I wish they had personal days so they didn’t stress over it.
When the author and her family vacation in the Catskills, her sons take a day or two off school. Courtesy of Lindsay Karp I love the fall, and every year,…
One chart shows how Gen Zers are way less likely to have kids than older generations at their age
Gen Zers are less likely to have at least one kid than older generations were at the same age. Rawlstock/Getty Images Gen Zers are much less likely to have at…
My kids don’t spend their days in classrooms. They spend them exploring the woods.
Caitlin Conway is a mom of two in Colorado. Courtesy of Caitlin Conway Caitlin Conway is a mom of two who lives in Colorado. She sends her two kids, ages…
Rather than giving in to RTO, I took the leap and built my own business. It’s better for my family and me.
The author left her job after an RTO mandate and started her own business. Courtesy of Rose Ann Mullet While pregnant with my second child, an RTO mandate was issued…
Trump Accounts could soon hold SpaceX stock. Here’s what parents need to know.
Elon Musk says he'll give a SpaceX share to every child in the US next year. Bloomberg/Getty Images Elon Musk has committed to giving every US child a share of…
