School will be out soon and working parents are looking for summer childcare options, as well as wondering if there kids are old enough to be left alone or old enough to babysit their siblings. That ...

The unfortunate truth about my life as a mom of five kids, ranging in age from teens to elementary schoolers, is that I've been living outside my means for a very long time. My husband is a ...

My mother-in-law, “Diane,” has a history of disregarding my wishes when it comes to my two kids, who are 5 and 3. These transgressions have ranged from allowing them to stay up past their bedtimes to ...

I always wanted my kids to go to a hybrid school, with both in-class and at-home learning. Now that we attend one, I see the pros and cons. Overall, we prefer it to a traditional model for the ...

When my kids were young, I wanted to stay home with them and be there for their firsts. Now that they're older, I want to return to a full-time position. The gap in my résumé is an obstacle, and I ...

I worried homeschooling would prevent my kids from having a healthy social life. They have plenty of friends, and I'm so glad ...