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I'm a first-generation Chinese American mom living in LA. A 2-month trip to China made me question where to raise my daughter.
20+ hour, 22+ min ago (730+ words) My 3-year-old daughter cried on her first day of school in China. She clutched onto me in the classroom and didn't want to let go. This came as a shock since she had spent the previous year happily attending preschool…...
Thousands of Africans face higher UK visa costs starting 2026 as new increases announced
1+ week, 4+ day ago (425+ words) From April 2026, Africans, and citizens of other nations seeking to live, work, or study in the UK will encounter higher visa charges, following government announcements that have sparked debate over the financial impact on migrants. Thousands of Africans planning to…...
I quit Bain after a 43-hour workday and now own an outdoor adventure business. Consulting prepared me for anything.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (726+ words) This story has been edited for length and clarity. I knew relatively early on that consulting was really interesting and rewarding, but it wasn't necessarily something that I was going to build my life around. Around six months before my…...
I got laid off and used my severance money to launch a startup. Here's why it felt like less of a gamble than pursuing an MBA.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (687+ words) This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sam Perry, 40, who is based in the UK. His employment and redundancy have been verified by Business Insider. This piece has been edited for length and clarity. I'd always wanted to…...
I've got all the parenting skills. I just don't use them when I care for my grandkids.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (562+ words) My grandchildren live 3000 miles away, so I don't get to see them nearly as often as I'd like. Recently, I took a three-week break from my regularly scheduled life to help take care of them while their nanny was away....
My kids are growing up near their cousins. It's priceless.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (480+ words) Occasionally, when it comes up in conversation that I have five children, I'm met with surprise and sometimes, a little bit of shock. And while I understand that five may seem like a lot of kids in some regards, in…...
What Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and other tech execs have said about parenting
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (165+ words) What Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and other tech execs have said about parenting'Business Insider Africa What Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and other tech execs have said about parenting Much is known about how tech execs manage…...
I regret not practicing gentle parenting with my oldest kids. I'm making up for lost time now. | Business Insider Africa
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (582+ words) I always envisioned myself being a tough-but-loving "old school" parent. But now that I'm older " and wiser " I can look back and see how my parenting has evolved over the years. As I learned more about child development and psychology,…...
Living with family isn't a last resort anymore. It's the plan.
3+ mon, 12+ hour ago (653+ words) What's old is new again "at least when it comes to living with family. American families are increasingly moving back in together " or never separating in the first place. The number of people living in multigenerational households "or those with…...
I'm trying to be hands-off as my teen applies to college. It's been difficult for me, especially when they missed a deadline.
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (614+ words) My fifth and final kid is a senior in high school, which means it's time for graduation, award nights, and most importantly, the college application process. At a recent college night presentation, I met with a high school counselor. They…...