Parenting

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.

I was the only child of a single mom. Growing up I loved it, but when I had to navigate her illness and then death I longed for siblings.

My 15-year-old son wants less and less of me. I'm both proud and heartbroken at this newfound independence.

Motherhood was never on Barbara Pazur's bucket list but she unexpectedly got pregnant at 40. She ended up leaving her partner and became a single mom.

When my kid came out as nonbinary and said they wanted to change their name, my role as their parent changed. I am now their biggest advocate.

When I was a young single mom, I worried I was missing out on my 20s. Having my son helped me figure out my career, and I'm glad for the time we had.

My husband and I got married 18 months after we met and had our first kid not long after because we were older. I wish we'd waited longer.

Our son is homeschooled, and as we travel, he joins classrooms. He's been to schools all over Europe, and they're different from schools in the US.

My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 7. Now that he's a teenager, it's hard to tell what is him just been a teen versus what's his condition.

As an American mom raising her son in Berlin, the author rarely saw parents correcting bad behavior. Now, living in New York, she's surprised by how many rules are enforced.

A mother wanted to track her son's phone when he went to college, but her husband thought it was an invasion of privacy. Their son said it was fine.

I'm a mom of two and have hosted a nanny share for over five years. They can reduce the cost of childcare, but logistics can get complicated.

A mom says it's OK for little kids to pee outside in emergency situations and more public bathrooms are needed in towns and cities across the US.

His father was absent for most of his life. When he went to Ghana to confront his dad about it, he learned the power of empathy and understanding.

I asked my friend to be my sperm donor, and when he agreed, I was thrilled. But then he found out he was infertile. I had to start my search over.

My 13-year-old son told me he wasn't ready for anyone else to join our family. I broke up with the man I was dating to focus on my teenage kids.

As a single mom, Nicola Prentis couldn't stop herself from judging single dads. She's found dating men without children to be less complicated.

I'm a mom who loves her phone. I wish I could stare at it more; not less. That's why the AI Pin is useless to me. It could never replace my iPhone.

A mother spent thousands of dollars and countless hours on her high school daughter's sports. The bonding time they shared makes it all worth it.

When my kids were born, I only gave them my husband's last name. Years later I regretted it, and changed their names to include my last name, too.

A mother studied for her doctorate while raising her kids. She did it by cutting out alcohol, prioritizing physical health, and remaining positive.

Piercing guns can't be sterilized. When my kindergartener asked for her ears pierced, I took her to a professional piercer.

Passing down family names is a tradition. Some people say it's boring, but I love that my kids' names honor my relatives.

The author's kids were all born in Germany. She says day care there focuses more on independence and takes into account families financial situation.

A pediatric dietitian says parents often give up too soon on rejected foods, and clean babies too often during meals.

After her 3-year-old son drowned in a backyard pool, Chezik Tsunoda founded a nonprofit to teach parents swimming safety tips.

People can be judgmental about the fact my daughter is an only child. I wish they wouldn't make assumptions; we have reasons for our small family.

A mom of three got addicted to painkillers and spent $1,400 a week on pills. She finally got sober after one relapse.

Snapchat's Solar System feature will now be off by default, though paid subscribers can turn it back on.

When she met her birth mother, she realized her abandonment issues were affecting her own parenting. After therapy, she learned that she's enough.

My family went on a multigenerational cruise. My kids enjoyed spending time with their grandmother, and there were a variety of activities for us all.

I'm from Gen Z and my parents are baby boomers. They were older than the parents of my friends. They taught me independence and to work hard.

A nesting divorce, where our kids stay in the same house and my ex and I move in and out, allowed our kids to keep their routines and minimized chaos.

I discovered bird-watching in my 20s and introduced it to my son when he was born. I love being in nature with him and bonding over this hobby.

"We've got record players," Kirsten Dunst told Variety. "We're just not a 'Siri, play whatever' household."