Michelle Obama says good parenting involves knowing that your kids are 'not your friends'
Instead of always giving in, parents need to be steadfast in their willingness to do the hard things needed to keep their kids safe, Michelle Obama said.
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Timing Big Decisions
There's never a perfect time to have a baby — but 2025 is looking pretty tough
Economic uncertainty usually results in lower birth rates. With tariffs and fears of a recession, it might be good to wait on kids, if you can.
Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian says he wants his 7-year-old to use AI every day, calling it a 'superpower'
Ohanian said he's already using AI to fuel his daughter's creativity, running drawings though ChatGPT.
I study toxic microplastics. Here's how I protect myself and my kids at home.
Tracey Woodruff studies how microplastics and plastic chemicals affect human health. She's cutting plastic out of her home in some unexpected ways.
I put $5 million in assets into a trust for my kids to split equally. Life is fleeting, and I want them to be protected.
Wenjay Sung has two stepchildren and one biological child. His assets include a $3M house, a $1M doctor practice, and $800,000 in retirement accounts.
Billionaire Melinda French Gates says she wanted her kids 'to know they were lucky'
Melinda French Gates said she used chores, an allowance, and perspective to stop her children becoming entitled despite their family's enormous wealth.
Gwyneth Paltrow has a positive alternative to the term empty nester
The Goop founder also popularized the term "conscious uncoupling" in 2014 when she used it to describe her separation from Chris Martin.
How cheaper mortgages gave us the baby boomers — and what it means for today's baby bust
Making mortgages easy and affordable helped lead to the baby boom. It could be a lesson for today.
My wife and I used to be punctual, but we haven't been on time for anything since we had kids
My family can't ever leave the house on time, so we're late for everything. We struggle to pack the car, and my kids always need a bathroom break.
Eldest daughters tend to be their parents' favorite kids. Here's why it isn't always a good thing.
A recent study found that parents tend to favor older children and daughters. It's unclear exactly why but the researchers have their theories.
The big thing missing in stories about teens and social media
Social media is bad for teens, right? That's a lot of what we hear. But a recent study examined voices missing from the conversation: It's the teens.
I took my children to Space Club, an indoor play area in NYC. It felt expensive for 3 kids but was well worth the price.
I paid $115 for my three kids to visit Space Club in Brooklyn. The NYC indoor playground was expensive, but they had a blast, and so did I.
Dealing with my children's lies has been one of the most challenging parts of parenting for me
Since they were kids, my children have lied straight to my face for small, innocent reasons. I've tried to teach them the truth is most important.
The downsizing of the American dream
From tinier homes and fewer kids to less vacation time and longer commutes, America's aspirations are getting smaller by the day.
I had my kids at 49 and 51. Now they are tweens and parenting is harder than ever.
A woman who had her kids at 49 and 51 is now facing the challenges of raising a tween and soon-to-be teen in her 60s. She said it's a difficult task.
Ultra-processed foods are convenient but linked to health problems. A dietitian who wrote a book on them shares how she gets the right balance in her kids' diet.
Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine takes a holistic approach when deciding what her kids eat, including making snack plates featuring treats and whole foods.
I respect my kids' decision not to have children. Now, I need to accept it means I won't be a grandmother.
I have two children, and neither of them wants kids. I'm coming to terms with the fact I won't have grandchildren.
I'm a female breadwinner who moved to Switzerland for my Google job. Our family dynamic is not easy in a conservative culture.
Annalisa Pawlosky and her husband moved to Switzerland in 2020 and they have since welcomed two daughters. Zurich is safe and stable but expensive.
Only children are everywhere now — and they might just save America
In an America that is more divided than ever, the coming reign of the only child might just be what brings us back together.
I'm a lawyer who became a stay-at-home dad when my first child was born. It's the right choice for my family.
When Chris Gaffney and his wife, Jenny, had a baby on the way, they crunched the numbers and realized he could become a stay-at-home dad.