I work at a coworking space that has an on-site preschool. It's completely changed my life and my parenting.

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Paulina Roe's daughter playing with a ball next to her day care room
The author's daughter goes to day care at a coworking space.

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I moved my family from Texas to Colombia. It cut down our expenses by two-thirds, and life feels richer.

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A woman and a young girl look out at a valley of homes, surrounded by trees.
Jenn Jamali and her daughter

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Zohran Mamdani is rolling out his first wave of free childcare. See which NYC neighborhoods get free 2-K this fall.

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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani interacts with children during his visit to a childcare center in Manhattan, New York, U.S., on December 11, 2025.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited a childcare center before getting sworn in.

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Four generations of a family moved in together. Their 'crazy dream' helps them save on childcare and elder care costs.

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Lily Telloyan's family
Lily and Alex Telloyan, center, moved in with Lily's parents and grandparents in 2024. Their son, Xander, was born in April 2025.

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I quit my job at Microsoft to be a more present mother. I'm not worried about finding a new job — I have a plan.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Kruthika Jayatheertha
Kruthika Jayatheertha

Kruthika Jayatheertha

I struggled to make it to the office due to day care drop-off, so my boss lets me work from home. I sometimes feel guilty about it.

Tech Insider : Business
Georg Loewen
Georg Loewen

Georg Loewen

We relied on my mom for childcare. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, and everything changed.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
A daughter holds her mom's hands.

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My husband and I spend nearly $20,000 a year on childcare. I work two jobs and cut back on my lifestyle, but it's worth it for my kids.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Technology
Clory Jackson and Mouhamadou Diaman standing in formal attire
Clory Jackson and Mouhamadou Diaman, raise their 4-year-old and a 2-year-old while working full-time

Clory Jackson

How a heart health dietitian — and mom of 4 boys — stays fit

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
Michelle Routhenstein in office
Michelle Routhenstein, a preventive cardiology dietitian, finds time to work out between her full-time job and being a mom to 4 boys.

Michelle Routhenstein

We went on our first date night as new parents. I thought it would be harder to leave our daughter with a babysitter.

Tech Insider : Business
A couple walking down the street holding hands.
The author (not pictured) and her husband recently left their daughter with a babysitter for the first time.

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