A stay-at-home mom juggles raising her three kids while working part time. She tries to get her work done early before her kids wake up for school.
I'm 37 and just had my second miscarriage. Being older only intensifies the grief I feel this time around, and I'm not sure if I'll try again.
My son and I spend half the year in France and the other half in the United States. Here are the parenting similarities and differences.
I was a single mom in the 90s before there was social media. I missed out on virtual communities but also didn't compare myself to others.
Our kids struggled to understand what it meant when we told them that my husband was laid off. We reassured them that everything would be OK.
A single mother loved and accepted her two children after they came out and started HRT. But she worries about the dangerous world they live in.
I named my daughter Elizabeth, but she goes by Ella. I should've named her that instead of the longer name.
When my kids were babies and fell asleep in the car, I would sit with them in silence while they napped. They are older, and I still do it.
I had parent imposter syndrome when I first got pregnant at 47, but being an older parent is right for me.
When I was dating as a single parent, I introduced my partner and my kid quickly. It worked out but if I were single again, I'd do it more slowly.
In March, Eva Mendes said she had a "non-verbal agreement" with Gosling that she would step back from acting to stay at home with their children.
Sara Lyle will be pushing 60 when her son graduates from high school and says she's found benefits to being an "old mom."
In January, the "Griselda" star said her marriage to Joe Manganiello ended because he wanted kids, but she didn't.
We allow screen time at home, but our kids go to a tech-free school. They can use screens at home whenever they want but don't overindulge.
Want to quit your job and take your family on a gap year? Parents explain how they budget and "worldschool" their kids while traveling.
Alma Valencia, a primary carer for her mom, left full-time work to become a state-paid carer, highlighting the struggles of the "sandwich generation."
My dad died when I was 14. I'm jealous of everyone who got to spend more time and memories with him.
My mom had me when she was 22 and her parents helped her raise me. I worried that I was not living up to all the expectations they had of me.
My kids don't have any grandparents, but we still help them make intergenerational friendships in our community.
A CDC report found that the loss in productivity due to hangovers cost the economy almost $90 billion in 2010.
I thought my daughter would have a better time in a nanny share than a traditional day care. We ended up paying way more and doing more admin work.
Sara Lyle and her husband share custody with their exes. They use kid-free travel to reconnect as a couple and counteract the demands of blending a family.
I knew I wanted kids, but hadn't found a partner to start a family with so I decided to foster in the meantime. I adopted my first placement.
Stephanie Mearse was homeless as a child and was a millionaire by 35. She teaches her kids about money, budgeting, and financial stability.
YouGov's report found that Americans are still buying luxury goods in 2024 despite the economy experiencing "inflationary fluctuations."
My dad taught me to be tough and stand up for myself, but he also showed me that being sensitive and crying was more than OK too.
A 40-year-old mother decided to go to college while raising her five children. She had to stop cooking dinners and attending events for her kids.
I'm a single mom and moved with my daughter to South Dakota without knowing anyone. I have more budget to do fun things here, but miss diversity.
I was a single mom and thought I had to be 'both parents' to my son. I packed our schedules. Finally, I realized I was enough for my kid.
Aisha Canfield moved with her two daughters from California to Portugal. She says there kids are allowed to be kids and people take care of them.
As a mom of three young boys, my house is always turned upside down. I feel the need to apologize every time someone comes over.
I was an only child and jealous of my cousins who had siblings. When I had my daughter, I was determined to give her a sibling whatever it took.
I moved to Germany over a decade ago and had all my three kids here. My insurance covered everything but I didn't know who was attending my birth.
A millennial who moved from New York to Berlin for the quality of life, wasn't planning to have a kid. Ten years later, she's happily raising a toddler in the German capital.
My ex wanted kids, and I didn't. I almost compromised, but I'm glad I didn't. We broke up, and I'm child-free.
My mom had me when she was 20. When I was 24 she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and I realized that without her I have no one else.
Lissy Dunning — whose birth name was Phyllis — changed the name her parents gave her because she felt like it was an "old lady" name.
My husband died six years ago leaving me to parent our two kids alone. Making decisions by myself all the time can be exhausting.
"My identity has been being a mother," Gwyneth Paltrow said during an "Ask Me Anything" session at her 11th In Goop Health summit over the weekend.
As a working parent, Spriha Srivastava often has mom guilt when traveling. She now enjoys trips after dealing ways to deal with it.
A mother and her 15-year-old daughter planned a trip to Los Angeles, including Disneyland, together. It helped them better connect.
The founders of "Big Little Feelings" share their tips on tantrums. From keeping boundaries to avoid negotiating or escalating the tantrum.
A family in Miami hired a nanny who speaks Spanish so their child can communicate in different languages in the multicultural city. They're not alone.
Our son is the youngest and got privileges that the other kids didn't get. He slept in our bed until this year, when he turned 7.
I've raised my daughter alone since she was born. Being a single mom can be lonely, but I also don't know if a partner would solve all my issues.
A British mom had just found her dream home in England when her husband lost his job. Temporarily relocating to New York City felt like the only option.
A woman tried IVF treatments for five years. She became a mom after one sister donated her eggs and the other was the surrogate.