TK Maskot/Getty Images I've been estranged from my mom for several years. Looking back, I can see how my childhood is shaping the way I'm raising my sons. I'm working hard to support their emotions an...
At 37, the author has decided to stop always being theone who initiates contact with friends. Courtesy of the author The author stopped always initiating contact with friends to assess true connection...
The author moved from Spain to Florida 21 years ago. Courtesy of the author I moved from Spain to Florida with my kids and then-husband 21 years ago. Initial challenges included culture shock, marital...
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Watching K-dramas helped Jane Newman through lockdown. It also sparked a curiosity about South Korea that eventually led her to move there. Greg Samborski. Burnout and physical strain from Jane Newman...
The author says slang is very much alive nowadays with kids. Courtesy of the author Slang's role is shifting as digital culture spreads and dilutes new expressions quickly. Social media and AI have ma...
Baylie Grogan, then 18, at her high school prom. Courtesy of Baylie's Wish Foundation. Shawnee Baker's daughter, 19, suffered catastrophic brain injuries after being struck by a car. The mom couldn't ...
Matt Rota for BI Matthew Partyka was built for the infantry, not sales. The young, blue-eyed Marine sergeant was a quiet introvert, almost sphinx-like, with a soft smile. He thrived in the brotherhood...
It's taken me a while to adapt to some of the work and cultural norms in France. Jodie Hughes Learning French etiquette was a challenging, embarrassing part of adapting to my new working life. The Fre...
The author took care of her grandsons for a week. Courtesy of the author A toddler's bathroom accident led to an unexpected lesson on grace and patience. The author struggled with frustration but witn...
Courtesy of the author I joined a mom group seeking support, but I found judgment instead. My parenting style, combined with having five kids, made me an outsider. Leaving the group helped me redefine...
The author cut people out of life when he made a lot of money. Courtesy of Kimanzi Constable When I finally made $1 million, my friends and family expected me to share my wealth. I lost long-term frie...
Tahmina Watson. Courtesy of Tahmina Watson Tahmina Watson's law firm assists founders and businesses in applying for employment visas. Her advice to clients since November 2024 has been to avoid all t...
A viral TikTok video about retired United captain and USAF veteran Theresa Claiborne comes amid a time when diversity is being threatened in aviation. Courtesy of Retired United Captain Theresa Claibo...
Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI In 2026, quitting smoking and joining a gym are no longer enough for a new year's resolution. Young adults, addicted to their phones and exhausted with dating apps , are reso...
Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg attend the 2017 Met Gala. Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images The Kennedy family has been prominent in US politics for over a century. The younger Kenne...
Character.AI and Google are entering settlement negotiations with the families of teenagers who died by suicide. Illustration by Algi Febri Sugita/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Google and C...
Donetta Barber and her daughter, Maleah, moved to Bangkok earlier this year. Donetta Barber Donetta Barber left the US and moved to Bangkok with her daughter in July. They usually take two to three tr...
Gen Z is redefining drinking culture to skip hangovers entirely, prioritizing non-alcoholic options and THC drinks over a traditional boozy night out. Annette Riedl/picture alliance via Getty Images G...
Sam Bail, hosts nightlife events in New York — without alcohol Courtesy of Sam Bail Sam Bail founded Bright Nights Social to host alcohol-free nightlife events in New York City. She hosts cookin...