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.
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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.
34 celebrities who became mothers after 40
Rebel Wilson, Paris Hilton, and Naomi Campbell all welcomed children after 40. Gisele Bündchen, 44, will soon join the club.
My daughter started trick-or-treating without adults when she was 6. We wanted to give her the independence we grew up with.
Kay Eskridge's daughter loves trick or treating by herself. She's encouraged others to not helicopter parent and let the kids be more independent.
Elon Musk says people should worry less about the cost of having children and 'start immediately'
Elon Musk has 11 known children and has long publicly expressed concerns about the global population falling.
When my nonbinary teen changed her name, I supported her. But I still accidentally use her birth name, and it can upset her.
During a family vacation, I accidentally deadnamed my kid, forgetting to use her chosen, nonbinary name. It's been an adjustment, but I accept her.
My husband and I share phone and social media passwords. It makes me feel secure in our relationship.
Cynthia Loya and her husband have the password to each other's phone and social media accounts. She says it makes her feel secure and safe.
JD Vance says it's 'bizarre' to reject having children because of climate change concerns: 'That's a very deranged idea'
Vance in an interview with The New York Times Magazine said that the United States has "become almost pathologically anti-child."
My daughter still couldn't tie her shoes at 9 years old. I'm to blame because I only teach her things when she's interested.
I only teach my children things when they're interested in that task. They're behind in some ways, but I don't push them when they aren't ready.
My kids cage-dived with sharks on vacation. People may judge my parenting, but I don't want my children to live in fear.
Monet Hambrick wants her daughters Jordyn, 10, and Kennedy, 8, to not have the fears that have prevented her from having amazing travel experiences.
Celebrity parents who welcomed babies via surrogates
Olivia Munn, Chrissy Teigen, Riley Keough, and Paris Hilton are just some celebrity moms who have opened up about their surrogacy journeys.
My children are having a better, more fun childhood than I did. I think I'm jealous.
Growing up, I dreaded lawn duty, going to church, and going on family vacations. But my kids travel the country and spend time playing video games.
A South African au pair for wealthy American families shares the highs and lows of the low-paying, perk-filled job
Angel Hutchinson worked for two families in New Jersey who made her feel unwelcome before she was placed with a family that she really connected with.
The 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary says to get married sooner, have more kids — and forget about the costs
Kevin O'Leary of "Shark Tank" fame said he regrets waiting until 36 to get married, and wishes he could have been a younger parent.