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…
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We got my older son a phone at 12, and I regretted it. We still got my younger son a phone at the same age.
The author got her son a phone at 12, the same age his brother got one. Jordan Lye/Getty Images My older son got a phone when he turned 12. I…
I’m raising my kids to be kind, but I don’t want them to be people-pleasers
The author said she realized teaching her kids (not pictured) to cooperate isn't always the best plan. StockPlanets/Getty Images I thought it was important to teach my three kids obedience.…
Barbara Palvin says she doesn’t want praise for walking the Victoria’s Secret fashion show 6 weeks postpartum
Barbara Palvin walked the Victoria's Secret runway six weeks after giving birth. Michael Buckner/WWD via Getty Images Barbara Palvin walked the Victoria's Secret runway six weeks postpartum. The model told…
Breastfeeding my baby made me feel intense rage. Learning there was a name for it helped me feel less alone.
The author felt rage while breastfeeding instead of closeness. Photo Credit: JH Photography On paper, everything was going well with breastfeeding. However, even with a good milk supply and a…
I raised 3 kids. Now I’m 61 and starting over with 2 grandsons who need me.
Kathy Davidson is raising her two grandchildren. Courtesy of Kathy Davidson Kathy Davidson, 61, is raising her two grandsons, ages 8 and 11, in North Carolina. She receives $997 a…
I’m the CEO of Life360. My own childhood was surprisingly hands-off.
Lauren Antonoff is the CEO of Life360 Courtesy of Life360 Lauren Antonoff is the CEO of Life360 and uses the location-sharing platform with her family. She says she tried to…
My child may never earn a perfect attendance award. I’m fine with that.
The author said her child (not shown) probably won't ever get a certificate for perfect attendance, and she doesn't think anyone should. FatCamera/Getty Images Sometimes I have to take my…
I took my first Disney cruise without kids and loved it. There are 3 things I’d do differently next time.
The author took her first cruise trip on the Disney Wish. Courtesy of the author My friend and I have 7 kids between us, including 3 sets of twins. We…
Being the fun aunt is easy. Becoming an aunt they confide in and connect with takes more.
The author (left) plans one-on-one outings with her nieces and nephew. Here she's seen enjoying Wollman Rink with one of her nieces. Courtesy of Emily Cappiello. Of course I'm a…
I’ve never lied to my 10-year-old about death, Santa, or what’s really in her dinner
The author hasn't lied to her daughter, even about Santa. Courtesy of the author I've made it nearly 10 years into motherhood without telling my daughter a lie. I don't…
A processed-foods researcher and mom of 2 says there are 2 additives on labels she avoids at all costs
Elizabeth Dunford studies food additives and their impact on health. Elizabeth Dunford/ Getty Images Ultra-processed foods are everywhere, but some additives are worse than others. Elizabeth Dunford is a nutrition…
My kids were ready for college. They weren’t quite ready for adulthood.
The author with her 3 freshman year drop-offs over the years Courtesy of the author I spent years preparing my kids for college, but I overlooked some essential life skills.…
My daughter and I drove 2,000 miles to college. It was the best goodbye I could’ve asked for.
The author and her daughter drove 2,000 miles to drop her off at college. Courtesy of the author My daughter and I took the scenic route from Oregon to her…
My 2 friends and I had babies within 3 weeks of each other after 25 years of friendship. Our group chat became a lifeline.
The author (center) has been friends with two women since their years together at boarding school. Motherhood, she said, has brought them closer. Courtesy of Shea Karssing. Our friendship formed…
I lived in LA for 20 years. It took moving my 3 kids to a small Arizona town to find what I’d been missing.
Jen Podany moved her family from California to Arizona. Courtesy of Jen Podany Jen Podany raised her three children in a busy Los Angeles neighborhood where traffic limited their independence.…
I was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago. Please stop calling me a fighter.
The author, shown with her family, was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2025. Courtesy of the author A year after my breast cancer diagnosis, I'm rejecting the "fighter"…
I took a 20% pay cut for 8 months so I could spend an entire summer with my kids. It was worth it.
The author took a 20% pay cut for more time off with her kids. Courtesy of Natalia Costa As my maternity leave after having my fourth child was ending, summer…
A psychologist shares why it suddenly feels like every child has ADHD — and why parents shouldn’t rush to diagnosis
Dr. Katie S. Davis is a neuropsychologist who specializes in childhood learning disorders. Nelson Diaz, NylaGray Photography Dr. Katie S. Davis is a clinical neuropsychologist who evaluates children for learning…
My niece and nephew have kept me in my home city. They’re also why I’m deciding to leave.
Since moving back to St. Louis, I've become very close with my niece and nephew. Ashli Pollard Five years ago, I moved back to my hometown of St. Louis with…
Hilary Swank is pregnant again at 52. She said she’s glad she waited until her late 40s to have kids.
Hilary Swank is pregnant again at 52. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Paramount+ Hilary Swank is pregnant again at 52 after giving birth to twins in 2023. In a 2024 interview,…
My parents raised 6 kids on one salary. My husband and I can’t afford one baby on 2.
The author and her husband can't afford to have a child. Courtesy of the author My husband works as a physical therapist and has $100,000 in student loans. I teach…
I coach my son’s soccer team. I wanted more quality time, but realized other kids get the best version of me.
The author (not pictured) coaches his son's soccer team. Getty Images I wanted more time with my 9-year-old son, so I decided to coach his soccer team. On paper, it…
I thought i would hate group tours. I’ve learned they make traveling with kids easier, less stressful, and more fun.
The author said she enjoyed planning solo travel, but adding kids to the equation made that more complicated. Now, she uses group tours to help her plan amazing family trips.…
