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After much deliberation, my husband and I decided to let our daughter have a cell phone at 11.We laid down important ground rules, some of which were broken. The rules evolved as our daughter got older, emphasizing balance, safety, and open communication.As parents, we all want to make the best…
After much planning, I followed my boyfriend to Tucson and enrolled at the University of Arizona.He left shortly after, which meant I was alone and brokenhearted in a new, unfamiliar city.I stayed for years, got my degree, and learned to love the Southwest.When I was 26, I moved to Arizona…
I spent most of my life measuring success in grades.After graduating from college, it was hard to adjust to a more arbitrary scale of achievement.Now, I know that regularly redefining success is a necessary part of a fulfilling life.When I was 7, I was identified as a “gifted kid.” That…
Brooke Shields, 59, has been in the limelight since she starred in the movie “Pretty Baby” at 11.She told Real Simple society is obsessed with youth, but with age comes experience. Here life lessons include not being afraid to age, having strong friendships, and loving yourself.At 59, Brooke Shields doesn’t…
UPFs, which contain additives, have been linked to cancer, diabetes, and depression.Nutritionist Rob Hobson tried to eliminate them from his diet as much as possible last year.Now, he incorporates them into his diet in a way that works for him.Since deciding to cut down on ultra-processed foods a year ago,…
Tiya Gordon worked in design before she pivoted to cofounded It’s Electric, a climate tech startup.Gordon launched the company in 2022 after struggling to find an accessible EV charger in Brooklyn.She shared how they raised $11 million in grants and investment from prominent investors like Uber.This as-told-to essay is based…
When I was 19, I started dating a girl who felt too perfect for me.Every time I broke up with someone, I would return to that woman, using her to avoid loneliness.She’s now engaged, and I’ve learned how awful and toxic I was to her.There are many ways to describe…
AWS announced plans for an AI supercomputer, UltraCluster, with Trainium 2 chips at re:Invent.AWS may be able to reduce reliance on Nvidia by developing its own AI infrastructure.Apple said it’s using Trainium 2 chips for Apple Intelligence.Matt Garman, the CEO of Amazon Web Services, made several significant new AWS announcements…
Nic Lim, a New Zealand author, uprooted his life in New Zealand to become a school teacher in Japan.During his four years there, he weathered a pandemic and dealt with cultural and language barriers.There are three things people interested in moving to Japan should be aware of, he said.This as-told-to…
Alex Cooper, the host of “Call Her Daddy,” signed a $125 million deal with SiriusXM in August.Cooper said that how you approach a negotiation is more important than what is said.A negotiation expert said negotiators should seek a “relational” approach in discussions.Alex Cooper, host of the hit podcast “Call Her…
