I’m a stay-at-home dad who took my wife’s last name. She manages our finances while I run our household.
William Harrington and his wife, Heather. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with William Harrington, a stay-at-home…
I built a career I loved. Motherhood made me question it all.
The author says that becoming a mom made her question her career. I never set out to climb a…
My teens use me as an excuse to get out of social plans. I’m more than happy to play the bad guy.
The author’s kids (not pictured) know they can use her as an excuse to get out of social plans….
My only parenting regret is using funny filters on most of my daughter’s baby photos
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lawayne Dacosta. It has been edited for length and clarity….
My toddler made a huge mess in a public bathroom. A stranger’s kindness saved us.
The author’s daughter (not pictured) got soaked at a public restroom while washing her hands. I was newly post-partum…
When I travel with my teens, we seek out the nearest arcade. It’s the only place we all can easily connect on family vacations.
The author’s teens love going to arcades on family vacations. Traveling with my teenagers is a whole new ballgame….
We speak openly with our 12-year-old about our family budget. He knows how much we make and helps us manage expenses.
The author (not pictured) started sharing information on family expenses last year. Since then, her son has taken an…
I’m the CEO of Verizon’s consumer group and the father of 2 sons. I avoid using my phone around my teens and encourage them to call over text.
Sowmyanarayan Sampath is the CEO of Verizon Consumer Group and father of two teens. This as-told-to essay is based…
Yes, you can still get a flip phone. Here’s why it was the ideal first phone for my 10-year-old.
My preteen (not pictured) wasn’t ready for a smartphone, but a flip phone helped keep us connected to her. …
I was like a parent to my younger siblings. When I worry about becoming a good mom, I remember I already know how to be one.
The author has always been an advocate for her siblings. When I was little, I begged my mom for…