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I’m a mom of six, their ages ranging from toddlers to teens, and every summer I make a choice that surprises a lot of people: I don’t plan every moment of their days. In fact, I fully expect them to get bored.At first glance, that might sound like lazy parenting,…
OpenAI’s chief economist says he spends a lot of time predicting which jobs will be most affected by AI.To prepare for this world, Ronnie Chatterji is teaching his young children four skills — from critical thinking to math without calculators.”You’ve gotta learn how to be a critical thinker and identify…
In 2023, Britney Spears dedicated her memoir, “The Woman in Me,” to the loves of her life — her kids.The pop icon, 43, shares two sons with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline: Sean Preston Federline, 19, and Jayden James Federline, 18.Although Federline was given full custody in 2008, Spears has recently…
Growing up in South Florida, summer breaks were a blur of pool days, sleepovers, mall trips, and a lot of sleeping in. My days fell into an easy rhythm: I’d roll out of bed around noon, toss on a swimsuit, grab a Diet Pepsi and a granola bar, then flop…
At 35, with two young kids and over a decade spent in interior design, I made a decision that changed everything. I walked away from what was familiar and comfortable to chase something completely different, something uncertain, but deeply exciting. It wasn’t just about switching careers. It was about choosing…
As the famous lyrics “school’s out for summer” play over and over in my head, that sense of elation has quickly been replaced by anxiety, worry, and even a touch of dread. After months of my husband and I roaming a quiet house, the dynamic quickly changed when our two…
Katie Asturizaga was getting dressed before helping her son get ready for school when her thumb grazed a lump on her left breast. She quickly compared it to her right side, then asked her husband if he felt something. He didn’t.”Thankfully, I was going to my yearly OB-GYN appointment the…
When my kids were little, sleepovers meant dance parties, too much sugar, and movies that ended long after bedtime. It was all giggles and glow sticks. I worried more about making sure they brushed their teeth than what might happen after lights out.By high school, however, sleepovers had changed, and…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Adam Lyons, partner and chief AI officer at chiefAIofficer.com. It has been edited for length and clarity.As a dad of five kids ranging in age from 5 to 15, I use AI throughout the day. It’s my profession, but it’s also…
From the time I started playing with dolls, I wanted to have babies of my own. By the time I was 15, I knew I wanted to be a young mom. I told myself that if I didn’t have babies by the age of 25, I wouldn’t have children.When I…
