Business Insider

I moved back to Australia after decades in the US. The culture shock stunned me

4 min read

I save hundreds by hosting my kids' birthday parties at home. It's worth it.

4 min read

I'm an NFL mom navigating huge money and pressure. There is no guidebook, so I'm helping other parents through it.

Twanna Harris explains the emotional and financial challenges of parenting NFL athletes and why she founded League of Industry Moms.

4 min read

Chelsea Handler, 50, says she took parenting classes — even though she doesn't have kids

"It's not that I don't have a maternal instinct. I do, I just don't want children," Chelsea Handler said.

3 min read

I became self-employed after having kids. It was harder than corporate life.

A former marketing manager explains why leaving corporate life to freelance after having kids led to burnout and mental health struggles.

5 min read

I spent years balancing work and family. At 49, I'm finally focusing on my career while my husband handles the household labor.

Sarah Turner explains how a midlife career shift led her husband to take on all domestic work, transforming their marriage and her career.

4 min read

A 6-year-old spent 4 minutes scootering alone from a local park. Child protection services found his parents 'neglectful.'

Mallerie Shirley and her husband were found to be neglectful of their 6-year-old after letting him scooter to a park alone.

7 min read

Influencers convinced me I needed to build an igloo for my kids. The results made this snow day bearable, and it was free.

A mom in Maine shares how a viral Instagram video inspired her family to turn a kids' climbing structure into a DIY igloo. And it cost $0.

3 min read

Snow days hit working parents hard. Here's how 8 Business Insider parents manage.

Business Insider staffers share how they balance work and parenting during snow days, from crafts and screens to canceled meetings.

6 min read

I'm a professional organizer. Helping my 89-year-old mom downsize was emotionally brutal.

Regina Lark, a professional organizer, shares what she learned helping her 89-year-old mother downsize while grieving loss.

4 min read

After my divorce, my kids move between homes every week. Buying 2 of everything reduced their stress.

A divorced parent explains why she buys duplicate clothes and personal care items so her kids feel settled while moving between homes.

4 min read

Cristine Struble with pizza in front of her

When my kids went to college, I missed our family dinner nights. Virtual get-togethers give me the connection I crave.

Every Sunday night, my family came together for dinner. But now that both of my sons are in college and I'm an empty nester, I bring dinner to them.

4 min read

Parents are using Waymo robotaxis as personal chauffeurs for their kids. Are you one of them?

Some parents are using Waymo robotaxis as personal chauffeurs for their kids — even though it's against Waymo's and some state rules.

2 min read

I moved away from my family in my 30s. When I called crying, my dad dropped everything and came to see me.

Ruth Davis shares how moving her family to Los Angeles meant losing daily closeness with her dad and rethinking the cost of distance.

4 min read

We are centimillionaires. Here are the biggest money mistakes we made with our kids — and how we fixed them.

Bobby and Sofia Castro built a nine-figure fortune. Here's the plan they wrote for their family and their wealth.

6 min read

I left my job to run the family business. We generated $255 million in revenue last year, but I don't want my daughters to take over.

David Heacock left a $2 million Wall Street career to buy his family business and grow it into Filterbuy, a $255 million company.

4 min read

I'm raising my kids on '90s and retro-style tech. From VHS tapes to a typewriter, here's how it's helping us slow down and connect.

Janie George's home has VHS movies, trading cards, a typewriter, and more, bringing in some nostalgia and analog tech.

7 min read

Now that I'm a mom, I wish I hadn't banned friends' kids from our wedding. It would have made the day more special.

Parenthood changes everything, including how one bride now views her mostly child-free wedding day.

3 min read

Singer-songwriter Anne-Marie at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball at The O2 Arena.

Singer Anne-Marie says motherhood didn't come naturally at first. With her second baby, she did things differently.

"I just was like, I don't know how to be a mom, and I thought it would just come, because everyone tells you that," singer Anne-Marie said.

3 min read

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham attends The 2024 Met Gala

A family therapist shares one major sign it's time to set boundaries with your family, like Brooklyn Beckham

A family therapist says clients often bring up setting boundaries with their parents. Amid Brooklyn Beckham's public rift with his family, here's how.

3 min read

I've lived overseas for 15 years. Saying goodbye to my mom never gets easier.

After moving from the US to the UK, a mom reflects on the lasting grief and strength that come with living far from her own mother.

4 min read

Asian mother and daughter,smart phone, hands

I'm parenting my kids differently from how I was raised. I don't want them to fear me, but instead trust me.

I chose open, honest conversations with my kids about sex, drugs, and mistakes, even when others judged my parenting style.

5 min read

When my friends moved to the suburbs, I decided to raise my kids in Chicago. Being an urban mom was the best choice.

I was sometimes worried about my kids' safety as an urban mom, but Chicago gave my children access to parks, museums, and learning opportunities.

4 min read

I thought downsizing would be hard for our family of 4. It ended up changing our lives for the better.

We moved from Texas to Denver and downsized our home, gaining more time together, walkability, community, and freedom for our kids.

5 min read

I escaped a cult and was homeless and desperate. Chris Martin gave me a piano, and I became a successful musician.

Top musician Jean-Philippe Ri-Opy escaped a cult and led a difficult life. He turned things around with the help of Chris Martin who gave him a piano.

4 min read

I made over $30,000 from my side hustles this year. The extra money is great, but I felt like I never stopped working.

I made over $33,000 from freelance writing and teaching mahjong, but the time commitment hurt my relationships and work-life balance.

4 min read

Mandy Moore says motherhood has reshaped her friendships

"I've had to sort of mourn in a way, not the loss of those friendships, but like how they've changed," Mandy Moore said.

4 min read

Cute child using phone retro style. 2-3 years child talking on retro style phone

I gave my 8-year-old a landline. It has parental controls, but gives him the freedom he craved.

I chose a screen-free, internet-based phone for my 8-year-old to offer freedom, safety, and responsibility. We both love the Tin Can.

3 min read

The author's grandmother smiling and wearing sunglasses while sitting outside.

I'm glad I made time to get to know my grandmother as an adult. Learning about her 99 years helped me see the world differently.

My grandmother lived to 99, and I'm glad I made time to get to know her as an adult. Her wisdom helped me see the world differently.

4 min read

Jennifer Lawrence says a 15-minute compromise helps her and her husband make their differences work

"I married somebody who is the opposite of me. He is so organized," Jennifer Lawrence said.

2 min read

My nonprofit celebrates birthdays for families who can't afford them. In 14 years, I've never grown tired of seeing their joy.

Paige Chenault Lohoefer shares why she founded The Birthday Party Project. It brings joy, consistency, and celebration to homeless children.

4 min read

The author's family with her parents in Vermont

My family took a weekend trip with my parents. They're still full-time caretakers to my younger siblings, so the time with my kids was priceless.

Being the oldest of eight made time alone with my parents rare. A weekend trip with my family gave them a chance to be grandparents to my kids.

4 min read

Kris LeBoutillier standing near a shophouse in Singapore.

Living abroad for 28 years gave me everything I wanted — and a quiet guilt I still carry

When Kris LeBoutillier's mom got older and her health declined, she wanted him closer to home. "Haven't you been in Singapore long enough?" she asked him.

4 min read

Close-up of a birthday cake on the table at home

I took my 5-year-old to the wrong birthday party. It taught me a lesson about the grace of strangers.

A mom got mixed up about a party invite. She showed up with her kid at the wrong celebration. What happened next taught her an important life lesson.

5 min read

I became a tattoo artist with my dad's support. Tattooing my family was the most meaningful gift I've given.

A tattoo artist skipped store-bought gifts and gave her family tattoos, creating a meaningful tradition rooted in creativity and trust.

4 min read

My husband and I learned that blending our families was a terrible mistake. Now we live alongside each other.

I married into a family of 10 and learned that forcing a "blended family" made things worse. Living side by side saved us.

4 min read

I worried my toddler would roam after moving to a bed. A new home security system made me feel safe again.

I worried my toddler might wander out of the house after moving to a bed, so I got a home security system to help me sleep at night.

5 min read

Composite image of the author's son, left, and the robot that he made out of tractor parts and duct tape, right.

We live in the Midwest, and my sons stay occupied in the winter with duct tape, cardboard, and trash. They craft all day.

My sons love crafting with duct tape, cardboard, and trash. It keeps their imaginations going during winter when they can't play outside.

4 min read

I stayed home while my family traveled because I needed a break. I loved my alone time.

I sent my husband and kids to visit family and spent the holidays alone, discovering how restorative intentional solitude can be.

5 min read

I'm a psychologist and grandmother of 6. Here are 6 ways grandparents can build better relationships with their kids and grandkids.

The 77-year-old psychologist Dale Atkins shares six practical rules she uses to build healthier relationships with her grandchildren.

4 min read

My dad died at 43. His friend texts me every year a photo of the last beers they shared together.

Denise Warner's dad was always outside watching the neighborhood kids play. He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer at 43 and died shortly after.

4 min read

The author's daughters reading with their grandmother on the Readeo app.

My family lives nearly 2,000 miles away from my mom, but my kids are still close to their grandma

My two daughters are growing up across the country from their grandmother. We've figured out ways to shrink the distance.

4 min read

Split image of a little girl facing a pond and her mother on the right

I left a mom group over parenting decisions. I don't regret it.

I joined a mom group hoping for community, but judgment over my parenting, work, and family size pushed me to leave.

4 min read

My daughter was 19 when she was hit by a car. I learned too late that I had no medical authority.

Shawnee Baker's daughter had catastrophic brain injuries and was kept on life support. She didn't have a healthcare proxy allowing her to die.

7 min read

I quit my job at 35 after my husband died. It's been 6 years, and finding a new job has been harder than expected.

After Alex Delaney's husband died suddenly, she left her career behind. Years later, she's trying to reenter the workforce after grief and motherhood.

5 min read