"They never talk back, they always want to hug you," the celebrity chef said on her podcast.
My high-achieving high school senior was too overwhelmed to work on her college applications. I developed a plan to get her college-ready.
A free-range parent was shocked when she was charged with "reckless conduct." She's been asked to put a tracker on her son's phone, which she refused.
My partner and I moved to Canada 13 years ago. The healthcare isn't perfect. Traveling can be more costly. But I can't imagine living in the US again.
It wasn't a surprise when my best friend and I wanted to name our daughters Annika. They have a bond forever, even though my kid changed her name.
As a professor, I know college isn't for everyone. It's costly, and some careers don't require a degree. I'm fine if my son chooses a different path.
Ari Brojde thought his grandmother's estate would be easy, but it took nearly three years to settle. He recommends talking ahead of time with relatives.
In an America that is more divided than ever, the coming reign of the only child might just be what brings us back together.
Max Kalogirou has worked with kids since he was 16. Now he's a nanny, but he doesn't know what will happen to his career as he grows older.
My husband and I bought a storage-unit business that needed a lot of work. It became so successful that my daughter will graduate from college debt-free.
Ryan Fields-Spack is a dad of three and an EMT. He recommends taking a deep breath when you feel your adrenaline rising.
My oldest daughter took a gap year between high school and college. I worried every single day for her, but also knew I needed to trust her.
A week after giving birth, Fortesa Latifi took a work meeting. Working made her feel like a person again. Other moms she spoke with felt the same.
We rounded up the best gifts for 12-year-old boys, including games, crafts, pop culture gifts, fidgets, and video game accessories.
I told my daughter to live at home and commute to college, but she wants to live in dorms. We keep fighting, and I realize I'm scared of losing her.
Brian Gross is 49 and dates older women than him. He says it takes the pressure of having "the talk" about whether or not to have kids.
My four kids range from ages 8 to 18 years old. We wanted to live with less stuff so we did a deep declutter and it was so satisfying.
We rounded up 25 of the best gifts for 10-year-old boys. These gift ideas include award-winning STEM toys, games, scooters, and arts and crafts sets.
My oldest kid is 18 and looking through birthday photos I realized she didn't even remember her parties. Now I only do parties for the first year.
Birth rates are declining, and millennials own more pets than any other age group. But experts say treating animals like kids isn't good for them.
John Wetmore's first child was born when he was a senior in high school. His youngest has a very different life compared to his oldest child.
A mother of three says hiking for multiple days and carrying everything they needed on their backs, was the best ways to truly connect with family.
Adam Feuerstein's kids range from age 15 to 25. He says they can all have open and honest conversations but he still has boundaries.
I moved from Argentina to the US 14 years ago and my plan was not to stay permanently. But then I met my husband and we had our three kids.
We rounded up the best gifts for 12-year-old girls across various interests. These are our favorite gift ideas for arts and crafts, STEM, books, and more.
America is increasingly polarized, and many kids are picking up on the tension. Here's how to discuss the presidential election with them.
After a decade of solo parenting, Nicola Prentis is experiencing the sudden return of free time and doesn't know how to manage her new schedule.
I want my kids to understand just how costly college really is. So I make my son pay upfront, and then I pay him back if he gets As and Bs in class.
Megan Smyth has 3-year-old triplets. Because she solo parents, the boys know how to set the table and put clothes in the washer.
John Hardin is 59 but still remembers his mom supporting him back when he was a teen. He wanted to be a rock star, and she got him a drum kit.
Randi Braun had two kids in childcare at one point. She said she wanted another child but had to delay until the older ones were in public school.
Hugh Grant said he and his wife eventually named their daughter Blue, as it was his son's favorite color.
On a college tour, we visited the dining hall. My son walked away from me, sat at a table, and connected with students. I knew he found his school.
Kay Eskridge's daughter loves trick or treating by herself. She's encouraged others to not helicopter parent and let the kids be more independent.
Millennials, a generation defined by their youth, are no longer young. That's causing many of them to reevaluate their lives.
"I am always reading psychology, self-help — almost like a class. I find it interesting, and I love learning," Shannon said.
Kids are often in several extra curricular activities, with parents driving them from one thing to the next. Experts suggest kids need more downtime.
As a high school teacher, I worked closely with college-bound teens. They want parents to know that they're stressed about paying tuition, too.
It took some time for her to realize that she deserved her kids, said Kotb, who became a mother in her 50s.
There's a new trend where parents give baskets full of stuff to their kids. I already spend so much money on Halloween, I'm not doing it.
Moms who've chosen to carry concealed weapons share their reasons and how they protect their kids.
Childcare costs up to $15,000 per year for one child in the US. Parents without family help are forced to pay, change careers, and never get a break.
Kimberly Hicks, a registered nurse and mother of three, discusses managing 12-hour shifts, family responsibilities, and launching her own company.
As a mom of three boys I noticed that my kids were not only spending more time in front of screens but that their behavior changed when they did.
I didn't cosign my sons' student loans because I already had a mortgage and a car loan. Instead, I helped them pay for small college expenses.
Peter Lewis is an entrepreneur, consultant, and father who starts work at 4 a.m. and makes other key adjustments to balance fatherhood and his job.
Jeanne Pastrano was burned out on her $200K fintech job, so she took a 6-month break. She emerged refreshed — and ready to find a new job.