I take solo trips to Japan every year without my kids. It may seem selfish, but it makes me a better parent.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Environment
Author Ashley Franzen smiling in front of mountain, water in Japan
As an introvert with a rich and complex inner world, I use the time I spend traveling alone to recharge while pursuing my passions.

Ashley Franzen

Parents who take out student loans for their kids are set to see repayment changes in the new year. Here's what to know.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
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Parents who take out student loans for their kids could see repayment changes in the new year.

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I cofounded my AI startup while on paternity leave. Here's how I balance work and being a dad.

Tech Insider : Business
Outset founder Aaron Cannon is pictured
Aaron Cannon cofounded an AI startup that recently raised $30 million. He also picks up his 3-year-old every day from preschool.

Aaron Cannon

4 types of emotionally immature parents, from reactive to critical

Tech Insider : Business
Paper cutout family
There are 4 types of emotionally immature parents: reactive, highly critical, passive, and emotionally absent.

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My husband and I moved back in with my parents to save money. It was rocky at first, and then we found a shared hobby.

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The writer and her husband posing in front of the water.
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Naomi George

My parents moved in with us to care for my husband when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 46.

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Roberto and Sara Burgos, with their daughter, Zahydie Burgos, and son-in-law, Pako.

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Every year, I drive across the country to live with my mother-in-law for a few months. It's become my favorite tradition.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Author Mar Yvette smiling with mother in law
Being able to spend a few months with my mother-in-law every year has been a gift, especially since she lives quite far away from me and my husband.

Mar Yvette

When both of my parents died, I ran from grief by burying myself in work. I had to learn work-life balance all over again.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Matthew Lovell and his parents
The author struggled after the death of both of his parents.

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A dad turned his garage into an apartment for his daughter and her fiancé so they could save money

Tech Insider : Business, Style
A side-by-side of a garage apartment and a father and daughter in the same space.
Kaileya McGhee lives in her parents' garage.

Kaileya McGhee

The 6 types of mothers-in-law — and how to get along with each one

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
mother-in-law with couple
There are six main types of mothers-in-law, from blamers to distancers.

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