raising

Growing up, I knew two things: I wanted to be a mother and to live abroad one day.Both came true when I met my Danish husband while traveling solo almost a decade ago. Not long after, I moved from New York City to Copenhagen, which was ranked first in the…

While raising my kids in Chicago, I saw a recurring pattern. A neighbor would welcome a second child, or a friend’s oldest would be ready for middle school. Suddenly, the city wasn’t “enough” for them anymore.Seemingly overnight, they longed for larger backyards, quieter streets, and “better schools.” Houses were listed,…

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Delilah Rene Luke, voice of the Sonos Holiday Party Prep Talk. It has been edited for length and clarity.I grew up with parents who didn’t believe women should work. My mom never held a job outside the house. But like a…