We didn't invite any kids to our 5-year-old's birthday. It was the best decision we ever made.

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A shadow in the sand depicts two adults and a child holding hands along the shoreline.
The author's family (not pictured) decided to spend a day at the beach instead of throwing a big birthday party for their 5-year-old.

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Ultra-processed foods are convenient but linked to health problems. A dietitian who wrote a book on them shares how she gets the right balance in her kids' diet.

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Nichola Ludlam-Raine makes snack plates for her children that provide both the snacks they want, and more nutritious foods.

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I respect my kids' decision not to have children. Now, I need to accept it means I won't be a grandmother.

Tech Insider : Business, Climate Crisis, Politics
Silhouette of mother, baby, and grandmother at sunset.
The author's kids don't want to have their own children.

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I'm a female breadwinner who moved to Switzerland for my Google job. Our family dynamic is not easy in a conservative culture.

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Annalisa Pawlosky is an AI research scientist at Google.

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Only children are everywhere now — and they might just save America

Tech Insider : Economy
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Elon Musk says people should worry less about the cost of having children, and 'start immediately'

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
Elon Musk encouraged people to have kids immediately at a pro-Trump rally on Saturday.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said people worry too much about the cost of raising children.

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My husband and I share phone and social media passwords. It makes me feel secure in our relationship.

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My husband gave me his passwords while we were dating.

Samantha K. Barry

JD Vance says it's 'bizarre' to reject having children because of climate change concerns: 'That's a very deranged idea'

Tech Insider : Politics
Ohio Sen. JD Vance speaks at a rally in Michigan.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance is critical of the idea of not having children due to concerns over climate change.

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My daughter still couldn't tie her shoes at 9 years old. I'm to blame because I only teach her things when she's interested.

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The author has a unique parenting style.

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My kids cage-dived with sharks on vacation. People may judge my parenting, but I don't want my children to live in fear.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel
The Hambrick family by a waterfall in Idaho.
The Hambrick family have been on many adventures together.

The Traveling Child

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