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.
The Young V&A reopened after a $16.8m makeover and won "Museum of the Year." Here's what we thought of it.
My husband and I have always known we don't want kids. Now, in our 50s, we don't regret the decision. We've saved money and been able to travel.
From the Snoo bassinet to a high chair that lasts, these are some of the luxury items parents are spending money on.
I have no regrets about deciding to have an only child. I get to spend more time with my son and travel is easier.
I'm racially ambiguous which means I look different to everyone. I feel like I lacked a community that could've helped me celebrate who I am.
A widow shares his journey of raising his daughter alone, emphasizing the importance of creating a supportive village and learning from past mistakes.
When introducing a new partner to your child as a single parent, it can bring up complex emotions. Here are four tips to make dating again easier.
As the owner of a Montessori school, I see lots of parent-child interactions. Parenting scripts are sterile and lack congruence.
The NSYNC member, like many parents, was confused trying to decode his daughter's Gen Z language.
Sam Kelly is a mom of three kids and is teaching them to "notice and do" when it comes to household chores. She wants to teach them about invisible labor.
I'm a public school teacher and my parents pay for my phone bill. By helping me out now, I'll be more financially independent in the future.
Ken Mac decided to quit his engineering job when his wife had their third child. He now handles most of the childcare duties and house maintenance.
The college-application process in the US was lengthy and demoralizing for their son, who ended up attending college in France.
When I decided to get a master's degree, my parents said I had to pay for it myself. But I live with them to save money and chase my dream.
I'm remarried, but my single mom instincts haven't gone away. My husband is a great stepfather, but I don't ask him to parent or support my son.
According to Business Insider's estimates, it will cost about $25,714 to care for a small child this year.
After relocating her family to Spain in 2016, Jackie Baxa's children grew fond of the European lifestyle, and decided to attend college in Europe.
I was an overachieving parent with my first two kids. With my daughter, I learned I didn't have to burn myself out to be a good mom.
When her son was arrested for drug possession, he could no longer go to college. Years later, he landed a great job and is in a healthy relationship.
Payam Zamani arrived in the US with only $75 and is a millionaire. He is leaving his daughters a small inheritance but still wants them to work.
I grew up in a big family, and my parents didn't discipline us. I decided to adopt an authoritative parenting style with my kids, and it works.
My son was diagnosed with severe anxiety and pathological demand avoidance. He ignores and avoids rules, which can make traveling hard.
My kids were born in Boston, but we moved to a town with less than 1,500 people. Everything is far away, but life feels more relaxed now.
I was too self-conscious of my parenting skills to parent in front of other people. Therapy helped me get over my shame.
I've been raising my daughter between the two countries for 18 years now. I've learned to be less of a worrier and to consume fewer new things.
In order to teach the kids about their multicultural heritage, the family speaks three different languages at home.
The writer supports her children's school district in banning cellphones. As an educator, she knows how difficult it is to get a student's attention.
After seven years I left my job to go freelance. I quickly realized I needed financial help and my parents are helping me pay my mortgage.
My grandparents raised me, and they were older than the parents of my friends. There were pros and cons to the generational gap.