A mother lost her child at Disney World for a few seconds, which scared her. She now recommends tying balloons to children to keep track of them.
The back-to-school season brings change, excitement, and sometimes, anxiety. Experts explain how to help kids through the transition.
I was living my dream until I was diagnosed with breast cancer and chose to move back with my parents. They help me with bills, but I felt ashamed.
She wanted her children to leave the Common Core curriculum behind in the US. The IB program in the UK is student-led and reduces exam stress.
My husband and I thought we wanted two kids, but having an only child makes sense. We have more time for each other and more financial breathing room.
In her TikToks, Nara Smith is often seen dressed in lavish outfits, with full makeup and styled hair, making things like bubblegum and even cola from scratch.
Safety experts and parents share their views on the potential dangers of posting back-to-school photos online, debating the risks and benefits.
Ony some K-12 schools are teaching kids financial literacy. Here's what parents can do to teach their kids about saving money, investing, and more.
When we visited my sister in Texas, my daughters were surprised by how big everything was, including the houses, the malls, and even the soda cups.
When the author's son started middle school, she worried about cyberbullying and drugs. She channeled her nervous energy into buying school supplies.
Both of my teenagers are dating, and their breakups are hard on me, too. I don't want to see them get hurt, and I'm invested in their relationships.
An employment laywer says the generational wealth divide is worse for working parents who don't have family nearby to assist with childcare.
A Big Tech employee said even he's worried about how technology is impacting his children. Here's how he limits their screen time to one hour a day.
An American mom who has been living in Germany for over a decade shares how some common practices in the US haven't made it to the European country.
I became a stepmom when the twins were 2. They are now 11 and love helping out with their little sister — my biological daughter.
Relationship expert Barbara Grossman shares crucial tips for enduring relationships, drawing from her 52 years married to a fellow couples' coach.
When I was growing up, I moved often, and it was difficult for me to feel grounded and keep friends. I focus on providing stability for my kids.
I always knew I didn't want kids, and I love my child-free life. It allows me to focus on my career and health, travel, and save money.
A naming expert says giving kids traditional names in pursuit of success often backfires. Here are 33 alternatives she recommends for future CEOs.
All the neighborhood kids come play in my backyard. We have simple rules for them to follow or they go home. It's good for the kids and the parents.
We decided not to wait for any milestone birthdays and travel together as a family. We had so much fun sharing time with our kids and their families.
The writer's wife has been a stepmom in her son's life since he was 6. She helps with parenting duties, and her son now sees her as his third parent.
I had two sons before I had my daughter. With her, I feel more pressure to be her role model. She looks to me for clues on how to act.
My daughters had more fun at a park birthday party than the fancy organized activities I had planned before. Now they take the lead on their birthdays.
Experts say child-focused parenting — parents fully centering schedules around kids — causes burnout in parents and a lack of resilience in children.
I was the youngest of my siblings and my mom worked hard to spoil me. When I was employed, I made sure to spoil her too. But now she helps me pay rent.
Chantal Panozzo gave birth in the US after having her first abroad. She felt there was something very wrong with the American healthcare system.
While her son is in basic training, he will have no access to a phone. She's trying to accept that her son is on his own now and doesn't need her.
I'm a mom of four and I'm raising my kids alongside my neighbors. One parent might take all kids to the beach, allowing others to catch up on work.
I'm a mom, and I'm often short on time to cook dinner. These Trader Joe's staples help me put a meal on the table in 15 minutes or less.
I rely on my parents to pay for fun things like going out to dinner or getting fancy IPA beers. I cut down a lot of my expenses now that I freelance.
Tanya Mitra sends her kids to stay with family for weeks during the summer. She says everyone enjoys it, and they all make new memories.
I'm a proud, child-free cat lady, and I'm a peace with my decisions. In my life's work as an author and educator, I'm still an advocate for families.
After graduating college their support stopped. It made me more budget-conscious. I also appreciated more when they filled up my gas tank as a gift.
My parents are older, and I'm an only child. But they aren't pressuring me to have kids anytime soon; they just want me to be happy and successful.
"Kids are not scared of their teachers. They respect them, but it's not where they feel like they can't ask their teachers any questions," Jackie Easthope told BI.
I'm now an adult with children of my own, and I'm trying not to make the same mistakes my parents did. It can be hard.
I was close with my foster mom, Esther, but she hated her name. She made me promise not to name my kids after her. I honored her another way.
A pool director at a country club shares the challenges of hiring teen lifeguards with helicopter parents and offers tips for fostering independence.
I've been cuddling my 9-year-old son to sleep for years, and now, my other two kids like it, too. It's when they're most talkative.
"I could see a bit how she was parenting, and I knew we had quite similar philosophies, actually," French Gates said of Scott's parenting style.
Sherry Williams was worried about how much time her son was spending playing video games. He is now winning scholarships for esports.
Jeffery Smith, a parent who works from home, shared his thoughts and concerns about how the world of remote work will impact his young children.
The writer's son is college-bound, but he's acting out this summer. He seems to be pulling away and only wants to hang out with friends.
Daniel Beiler left an Amish community to help others. He's volunteered in war zones including Iraq and Ukraine, and his large family goes with him.
I've always known I don't want my own kids, but my partner has a son. Our relationship has been a pleasant surprise.
Grimes' mother, Sandy Garossino, addressed Elon Musk in a series of X posts, accusing him of preventing her daughter from seeing her children.