Russ Perry's daughter has been shopping alone at Trader Joe's since she was 7. He waits in the parking lot for her.
Daniel Robbins and his wife have experienced three pregnancy losses. He shared about the last one online hoping to connect with other men about it.
Eldest-daughter syndrome is backed by science. It's great news for parents and younger siblings.
Between the school notifications, the parents' group text, and extra curricular activities, I'm always looking at my phone.
Allison Tenney has two girls, 12 and 13. She doesn't think teens always hate their parents. Here are the keys to her relationships with her kids.
People keep asking Jodie Humphries when she'll have kids as she nears 40. She's still happy being child-free and knows she won't regret her choices.
Genie Doi has seen 5-year-olds going to the mall on their own and says it took time to get used to how independent kids are encouraged to be in Japan.
My son just started college, and I can't stop thinking about my parenting choices. I worry I didn't do enough, but I always did what was best for him.
Pam Allyn is an educator and parenting researcher. She says gentle parenting has become unrealistic and shares what parents can do instead.
One-on-one vacations with each of her sons have taught Wendy Altschuler how important it is to carve out more time for her kids at home.
Emma Morrell and her husband were tired of kid-centered vacations, so when it was time to celebrate the big 4-0, they booked a 15-day road trip in Namibia.
My child just started college and I'm now an empty nester. I'm grieving our family dynamic, and worried I'll end up filling all my time with work.
I'm a mom of two and I'm teaching my kids about financial literacy, emotions, and being self compassionate. It's in no way a criticism to my parents.
When we realized getting our baby into day care was nearly impossible, I decided to be a stay-at-home mom. But I'm struggling to keep up at work.
A child psychologist helped his son make progress with his screen addiction. They created a family media plan and locked up tech at night.
My husband and I don't have kids and our life is great. However, a couple we know just had a baby, and I wonder if we'll regret not having one, too.
I started my own business after my first kid was born and eventually made six figures. It was hard to feel present with my kids, so I scaled it back.
After JD Vance suggested grandparents help out more with childcare, many BI readers reached out expressing frustration that he was missing the point.
My first two births were unplanned C-sections and took a while to process. The last two were planned C-sections and I knew what to expect.
Multiple generations living in one house can benefit everyone involved, from saving money to childcare, but it's important to set expectations early.
I'm a single mom of three kids, and it's difficult to carve out time for my work. But when I'm frustrated, I remind myself why I had them.
The wrestler, who won a silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics, timed her pregnancy around Olympic cycles.
My name is fairly common, but the spelling is unique, and it's caused issues. I gave my kids names that are nearly impossible to misspell.
Gordon Ramsay told Men's Health UK that he tries to sign up for at least two fitness events every year.
Tiffany Fite, 51, and her husband paused their careers to pursue graduate school in Brno, Czech Republic.
My son is my second —and last — child. Dropping him off at kindergarten forced me to acknowledge we're in a new phase of our lives.
A mom's approach to parenting involves making her kids do chores — fostering independence and challenging traditional gender roles.
I've always loved traveling, and now, I enjoy taking trips with my son. We travel without my partner, and parenting solo is easier on vacation.
Lauren Sánchez said she missed out on her grandmother and mother's Spanish conversations growing up.
As a parent and an educator I know parents who lack support often thinking their struggle is a sign of failure. We need policy changes to help them out.
I raised five children without the help of my mom. My kids are doing it the same with my grandchildren, and it doesn't mean I don't love them.
I grew up as an only child and had three kids in under three years. I wanted my kids to grow up with siblings and have the childhood I didn't.
It's normal for parents and kids alike to have a hard time with back-to-school season. These expert-approved tips make the return to school easier.
We were strict about sleep when he was a baby. But time is fleeting, and it works for our family to co-sleep.
My house felt like an island even though I had my husband and three kids. We've done things to feel less alone while raising kids.
I've loved being a stay-at-home mom, but as my daughters head to full-time preschool, our routine is changing. So is my identity.
I started writing letters to my kids' teachers on the first day of school. It shows that I care even though I can't be there physically.
Shopping for my family of 13 can get expensive, but I've discovered some money-saving tips, such as making a meal plan and going to several stores.
We were looking forward to being empty nesters but our son had other plans. Being able to come back home helped him graduate from college without debt.
When my daughter was 3 years old I learned she was going to have active shooter drills. As a sensitive child, I didn't think it'd be good for her.
For 13 years Ray Petelin interviewed his daughter before school started again. The video compilation has gone viral now that she's a senior.
Parenting three kids can be challenging as an introvert. But I have strategies to navigate feeling overstimulated.
She gave her oldest daughter a phone when she turned 11 and within three months she took it away because of her dependency on it.
Communicating with my kids when they were at their dad's house was getting increasingly difficult. I got them phones in 1st grade and 4th grade.
"I've gotten so lazy with my youngest one," Tori Spelling said during an episode of her podcast featuring guest Debbie Gibson.
We started setting aside $150 every month for our daughter's college fund. Now we've decided to use it to pay for middle school.
Elena Brandt brought her baby to a Y Combinator event for female founders. She was asked to leave after her baby cooed in the back of the room.