Country star Thomas Rhett says traveling without his wife helps him be a better husband and dad
Thomas Rhett said he learned to take time for himself on the road to be more present at home.
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I'm a mom and professional declutterer. Kids don't understand the concept of 'cleaning up' so here are 3 ways to help them do it.
Make sure your kids' stuff has a place to go. Use containers of the right size and label them so kids can see what goes where. And always declutter.
The date night rules Gordon Ramsay and his wife live by to keep the spark in their 27-year marriage
"That's where we always have our best chats," Tana Ramsay said during a podcast.
My mom never stopped smiling when things were hard. I learned it's a leadership superpower.
My mom was a glass is half-full kind of person, even when things got hard. She was always smiling, and I learned the importance as an adult.
I became a stay-at-home dad so my wife could work. I'll never be able to nurture our kids quite like her but I love it.
Clayton Keller quit his job to be a stay-at-home dad so his wife could work. He says he'll never be able to nurture his kids like his wife.
I took a 50% pay cut to avoid paying for childcare. It was the right decision, but it's still difficult.
I work half as much as I used to so I can watch my daughter during the day. I'm happy to spend time with her, but I worry about missed opportunities.
I coparent my kid with other parents of only children. We give each other a break and have developed close friendships.
My husband and I love co-parenting my kid with other parents of only children. It creates a wonderful sense of community.
I'm an American living in Spain. Both my husband and I had 4 months of paid parental leave, which helped us ease into parenthood.
I've lived in Spain for seven years and had my first child here. Both my husband and I got four months of paid parental leave.
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My kindergartner went missing on the first day of school. An AirTag helped bring him home safely.
Shannon Stoker had placed an AirTag in her youngest's backpack before school started. Thanks to the gadget, police where able to find him on a bus.
I'm 31 and I live with my parents and grandmother. I'm not ashamed of it, and I love my multigenerational household.
I'm 31 and live with my parents and grandmother. It wasn't always my plan to move back home, but I can see the advantages of having done so.
My wife made significantly more money, so I quit my job to become a stay-at-home dad. I'm not less manly or a freeloader.
A father decided to quit his job as a teacher and let his wife be the breadwinner. It's been difficult being a stay-at-home dad, but he loves it.
As an English teacher and writer, I've struggled with my son's apathy toward reading. Here's how I've gotten him interested.
I'm an English teacher, and my son is uninterested in reading. But I haven't given up. I buy books about his interests and we read together at night.
Gordon Ramsay's wife says he wasn't there for the births of their first 4 kids: 'It didn't ever really bother me'
However, the celebrity chef was there when his wife gave birth to their two youngest kids.
Their son died after a horrific hazing ritual at Penn State. This is what they want other parents of college-aged kids to know.
Timothy Piazza died in February 2017 while pledging Beta Theta Pi at Penn State. Now, his parents are fighting to prevent other hazing deaths.
I was a single mother who struggled to raise my son. Seeing him propose to his girlfriend felt like an achievement for both of us.
A single mother struggled with depression as her young son experimented with drugs. Now that he's grown up, he's in a stable and healthy relationship.
Growing up we had no family who could watch my sister and me during the day. Our 68-year-old neighbor became like a grandma to us.
With no family to look after my sister and me while our parents worked, our neighbor took on the challenge. She became like a grandma to us.
A child accidentally smashed a 3,500-year-old artifact on a museum trip in every parent's worst nightmare
The jar was displayed near the museum entrance without any glass barriers. It dated back to the Bronze Age.
4 ways to monitor your teen's cellphone if you're worried about their safety online, according to 2 parenting experts
For parents worried about their teens' tech usage, there are resources available. Parenting experts explain how to monitor kids' safety online.
Brooke Shields says dropping a kid off at college and becoming an empty nester is 'not easy for the moms'
The mother of two recently dropped her youngest daughter off at college, and says she cried for "a good portion of the ride home."
I plan every detail of our family trips. In exchange, my husband watches our kid when we fly — it's a win for us both.
We split parenting duties equally unless we're traveling. On trips, I pack our bags and plan the trip while my husband handles in-flight childcare.
I'm a divorced mom, and despite getting $1200 monthly in child support, I have a lot of debt
Despite having very different salaries, my ex and I split the kids' expenses evenly. That means that I struggle to pay the bills.
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Jenna Ortega says her mom watched over her 'like a hawk' to keep her safe on set
Jenna Ortega said her mother called her after watching "Quiet on Set," a docuseries about the toxic work environment on Nickelodeon shows under Dan Schneider.
A mom in Denmark who could take a year of full-paid maternity leave says issues aren't with leave but attitude to new parents
Mom-of-two Natalia Rogaczewska's employer gave her one year's maternity leave at full pay in Denmark, but she said there still needs to be progress.
Having an only child has brought out the kid in me. I play with him all the time and it's reminded me of my own childhood.
I've always heard an only children are lonely, but my kid has plenty of friends. And it's brought out my inner child — we play together all the time.
I left my 3 kids behind to celebrate my 40th birthday on a Swiss mountain. Being alone was just what I needed.
Childcare wasn't an option, so traveling solo and having her husband look after the kids, was Wendy Altschuler's only chance for a kid-free trip.
My mom is my best friend. Some people think it's weird, but she's supported me more than anyone else.
Sometimes I feel embarrassed to admit I'm so close to my mom. She has been my constant cheerleader.
My son wants to be like Billy Hargrove from 'Stranger Things,' so I'm using the opportunity to talk to him about right and wrong
My son idolizes Billy Hargrove from "Stranger Things." I'm letting him figure out who he is without worrying too much about his interests.
I became a first-time mom at 43, and I consider my age a plus
After years of infertility and IVF, I became a mom at 43. There are benefits to being an older parent.
I spend less than $300 on back-to-school shopping for my 2 kids. Here's what works to help me save money.
I have two kids in high school and have been spending little money on back-to-school shopping. We re use backpacks and lunchboxes and buy used things.
Instead of spending money on camp or day care, I kept my daughter home this summer. We got more quality time, but it was harder to work.
This summer, we decided not to send our older daughter to summer camp or day care. We got more quality time but getting work done was harder.
I'm a millennial mom of 3, and I rely on my mom's financial assistance
I'm a millennial with three kids and I had to ask my mom for financial assistance. Though I feel shame about it sometimes, I'm glad she could help.
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I'm a 40-year-old millennial, and I love it when my parents give me gifts
I'm now 40 and own my house thanks to the smart investments my parents did when I was growing up. I appreciate what they did for me.
I'm a parenting expert, and I want parents to let their children fail. Resilience is an important skill for all kids.
A parenting expert says stopping kids from failing will not prepare them for the real world. Instead, let kids problem-solve on their own.
How Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and other tech execs parent their children
Besides having screen time limits for their kids, many tech execs also have philosophies around encouraging curiosity and learning in their children.
When my kids are grumpy, I stick to the basics. A protein-filled snack, bath, or outside time almost always works.
I have two kids, and when they're grumpy, I stick to the basics. Protein-filled snacks, a nap or bath, or playing outside gets them in a better mood.
My family didn't have money for name-brand clothes and I was teased growing up. Here's how I buy them for my daughter with a limited budget.
Growing up my family didn't have money for expensive clothes and I was teased at school. I use apps like Poshmark and eBay to get expensive clothes.
I never thought I'd have an only child, but I love it, and my kid does, too
I wanted more kids when I was growing up, but I had an only child. I love having just one kid, and my son loves it, too.
I moved from Washington, DC to Dubai with 2 young kids. I'm a better version of myself here.
Kiran Ali, a mom of two, enjoys the quality of life and the culture in Dubai.
Disney+ is no longer a safe space after it added Hulu content
Hulu shows that are now on the Disney Plus app aren't exactly kid-friendly, and they're causing headaches for some parents of the "Bluey" set.
When I was in kindergarten, my teacher invited the whole class to her wedding. She taught us how to behave, and it's a memory I still have.
When I was 5 my teacher invited the whole class to her wedding. We practiced for weeks for what to expect, and I remember that day decades later.
I'm a mom of 4 and have done back-to-school shopping for over a decade. These are the 3 things I've learned.
I have kids in middle school and college and have been shopping for over a decade. I buy secondhand when I can, and wait for deals.
Halle Berry says she tries to avoid being identified as 'only a mom'
Therapists told BI that parents can lose their identity and should not feel guilty for taking time for themselves.
I moved with my kids to a hotel room. It's cheaper than renting an apartment and has many amenities.
The author was on a month-by-month lease and her house was put up for sale. Desperate trying to find a new place for her family, she found a hotel.
I'm a teacher and parent, and I know how stressful the back-to-school season can be. Here are 7 tips to make things easier.
The back-to-school season is stressful. I'm a teacher and parent, and I have learned how to make things easier for both kids and parents.
A summer day in the life of a mom of 11, from slow mornings and new hobbies to late-night laundry
As a mom with 11 kids, summers can be a bit hectic. But my family has found some routines that help us have plenty of warm-weather fun.
I married at City Hall, and my son had a traditional wedding. I stumbled through helping him prepare, but it was beautiful.
I got married 40 years ago at a spur-of-the-moment City Hall ceremony. My son had an elaborate traditional wedding. Both were beautiful.
Our kids are 2 years apart but in back-to-back grades. Here's why we chose to retain one and not the other.
We sent one child to kindergarten and retained the other, so our kids are in back-to-back grades even though they're two years apart. Here's why.
My husband and I are trying to adjust to being empty nesters. These 3 simple tricks help us feel less lost.
When her son went to college, a mother and her husband became empty nesters. They turned to simple tricks, like taking naps, to help cope.
My husband and I waited for a sign before choosing names for our kids. Each time, we ended up with the perfect name.
Each time I got pregnant, my husband and I waited to be inspired before choosing names. We ended up with names we absolutely love.
I have an only child. Our small family saves money, and traveling is much easier.
I have an only child, and I don't regret it. A family of three is just the right size for us. We save money and travel is easier.