My wife and I knew from our first date that we didn’t want kids. We’ve been together for 17 years and lost friends because of our choice.
Walters and his wife have been together for 17 years On our first date 17 years ago, the woman…
My daughter decided not to go to college right after high school. I’m proud of her for exploring her interests first.
The author, not pictured, was surprised to learn her daughter didn’t want to go to college yet. When my…
I went back to work 4 weeks after giving birth. I had dizzy spells from how exhausted I was.
The author (not pictured) had to return quickly to work after giving birth. When I gave birth to my…
Sam’s Club just opened its first new location in 7 years. It doesn’t have any checkout lanes.
Sam’s Club CEO Chris Nicholas rolls his shopping cart though one of the companies AI-powered exit gateways. When a…
I quit my job to look after my grandchildren. My son initially paid me $10 an hour, but now I gladly do it for free.
A grandmother (not pictured) said being paid to look after her grandchild made her feel like an “employee.” This…
My wife is the breadwinner, and I’m a stay-at-home dad. I hate when people say I’m less manly because of it.
The author, not pictured, is a stay-at-home dad. My wife is an OBGYN, and when I first met her,…
I moved across the world to live with my son and daughter-in-law. It was a sacrifice, but I wanted to help with childcare.
Nan Ray, not pictured, moved from India to the US because she felt she had a duty to care…
I had to downsize before a move. I found a box of my kids’ baby clothes and relived so many memories.
Karen Siwak kept many of the clothes her kids wore when they were little. This as-told-to essay is based…
Kids won’t always be happy, and that’s OK. Allowing room for the full range of emotions sends an important message.
Our kids are allowed to express a range of emotions. One thing we’ve noticed with our six kids is…
I almost dropped out of high school and attended community college. I now have a six-figure job at a tech company.
Jen Lew took the first job that would hire her after college and learned by doing. This as-told-to essay…