Parents
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sabel Bezet. It has been edited for length and clarity.When I was growing up, my parents were focused on building their business. They overcame bankruptcy when I was young and went on to found a debt settlement company that’s now valued…
Michelle Obama doesn’t believe in coddling kids.During Wednesday’s episode of her and her brother’s “IMO” podcast, which featured guests Damon and Marlon Wayans, the former First Lady spoke about her experience raising her kids.Obama said that even though she was strict with her daughters, she felt it was important for…
Parenting, especially in a neurodiverse family, can be all-consuming. A few times a month, my husband and I each take a full night off. No dinner prep, no bedtime routines, no negotiating who’s handling bath time or the last-minute “I need water!” requests. One of us is completely off duty…
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. Lindsey Granger and Kolyn Boyd travel internationally with their toddler, Kynsley. They shared their top tips for international travel with young kids. They suggest building airline loyalty, packing medicines,…
My parents spelled my first name as phonetically as possible, but pronouncing it still seems to cause most people trouble. The most common mispronunciations are when people add extra syllables and letters to my name, so Sheeka becomes Sheneka, Shereka, or Shakeeya.I do my best to let it roll off…
