The author says that parenting middle schoolers can be hard. VISION4RY-L4NGU4GE/Getty Images/iStockphoto Parenting middle schoolers can be challenging, but key lessons can make it more manageable. Avo...
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Barbara Brown, 83, teaches chair yoga classes at nursing homes. Laura Thompson for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barbara Brown, 83, who works as a yoga instructor in Richmon...
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Victor Dyomin/Getty Images I married my husband, Scott, back in April of 2025. My grandmother wrote a letter with controversial advice before the big day. She warned me that married life isn't all ...
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The author lives near her sister and best friend in New York City. Courtesy of Maya Walsh-Little I was raised in a close and connected family that always encouraged me to pursue my dreams. When I firs...
Networking during the holidays can pay off in the new year. Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press Job seekers can use the holiday season to network and reconnect with contacts. Holiday messages offer a na...
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The author took just a backpack on her two-week train journey through Europe, and she had everything she really needed. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I traveled by train through four European countries...
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Tiffany Haynes with her husband and kids. Photo credit: Teresa's PHOTOWORKS Tiffany Haynes is the former COO of Fingercheck and led the company through an acquisition. She started her career in a call...
My mom gives great advice and always reminds me to cherish the small moments in life. Alexa Mellardo I have a great relationship with my mom , and her advice has stuck with me throughout my life. She ...
Kiana Mei started her business at the age of 15 in high school. Now, she's fully committed to life as a young entrepreneur. Aditi Bharade Kiana Mei was 15 when she started her business, selling origam...
Artist Ana Fedina is the illustrator behind "The Armory of Heroes," a 216-page full-color compendium of weapons and character art released by Critical Role. Insight Editions Ana Fedina has mad...
Entrepreneur Jocko Willink starts his day at 4:30 a.m., a habit he picked up in the Navy SEALs. Courtesy of Jocko Willink Jocko Willink, a retired Navy SEAL and Brazilian jiujitsu black belt, said he ...