Kelly Rowland on balancing work and parenting
Kelly Rowland spoke about how she balances work and #parenting in an interview with Business Insider.
My son and grandson live in a tiny home on my property. In my retirement, I now homeschool my grandson.
Annie Nicol, 76, is homeschooling her grandson, who lives with her son in a tiny home on her property to live frugally.
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I moved from the US to Denmark. It forced me to rethink my parenting.
Living in Denmark challenged one American mother's ideas about parenting, independence, and the pressure to constantly optimize childhood.
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I thought we'd avoided the 'terrible twos,' but I was wrong. A weekly fun-day helps.
A non-negotiable weekly 'fun-day" helps with my toddler's tantrums. He just needed me to be more present.
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I took my 4 kids on a 3-week dream vacation around Europe. I would never do it again.
My dream family trip across Europe included an important lesson on traveling with teens: there are limits.
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I'm raising 2 kids abroad while managing my 80-year-old mom's care back home. I can't be in both places.
Nicola Prentis says her working day is constantly interrupted because she can no longer keep her phone on silent in case it's her mother or a caretaker.
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I took my first big solo trip in years. My son's independence was the unexpected reward.
While I traveled to Greenland, my 11-year-old unexpectedly started taking the bus and making his own lunch.
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I moved to Japan and enrolled my child in a local school. It showed me a different way to raise an independent child.
Living in Japan showed me a different approach to raising independent children through school routines and community trust.
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For my 40th birthday, I wanted a day entirely to myself. As an introverted mom, I just needed a break.
As an introverted mom, I wanted to spend my 40th birthday alone. I took myself to afternoon tea and watched a movie, and it was perfect.
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My kids split their time between me and my ex. I had to manage finals, graduation, and other end-of-year chaos from afar.
As a divorced mom, I always prepare for my kids' biggest moments even when they happen on a week when they're with my ex.
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My family of 5 lives with my in-laws. The more I protected my own balance, the more I noticed the pressure on my husband.
While I was setting limits, my husband was juggling three generations living under one roof. We're still figuring things out.
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We couldn't afford to pay for my mom's dementia assisted living anymore. She moved into a tiny house next door to me.
Lori Bufka, 64, cares for her mother with dementia. Assisted living became too expensive, so Bufka moved her into a trailer next to their home.
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I have 3 sons, so I'm the only woman in the house. I decluttered my attic to turn it into my peaceful, feminine sanctuary.
As the only woman in the house, I often feel like the odd "man" out. I needed a space that was only mine, so decluttering my attic was the answer.
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We moved to Japan 3 years ago. We have a lower cost of living and travel more.
I moved my family to Japan for a fresh start. Here are 5 ways our lives have improved in the past 3 years.
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When my family of 5 moved in with my parents, there was an adjustment period. Now, they don't want us to leave.
My family of five moved in with my folks. It took them some time to adjust to sharing their space, but now they don't want us to leave.
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I made a list of what I'd do if I had more money. It became my vision board and helped me build the life I wanted for my family.
When my son was young, I made a list of everything I'd do if I had more money. It became my vision board and helped me pursue my dreams.
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If I'm being honest, I didn't really enjoy family vacations until my kids turned 10
When my kids were younger, trips were about what to pack, what we forgot, and how to make it to the next nap time. It never felt like a vacation.
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I'm happy that my younger sister is married, owns a home, and has a second child on the way — but I'm also jealous. I'm learning to be OK with that.
I'm two years older than my sister, but our lives are in much different places. I'm happy for her, but I'm ready to build my future, too.
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As my kids get older, we spend less time together. I'm learning to make the time we have count.
My kids are getting older. I love their newfound independence, but it takes more presence to stay tuned into their lives.
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I thought focusing on grades would push my son harder. It crushed his confidence instead.
My son used to apologize for his report card before I even opened it. Now I have a different approach to giving feedback.
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I'm a financial planner and dad. Trump Accounts come with a free $1,000, but I still prefer my current savings strategy.
Trump Accounts offer $1,000 for US-born kids between 2025-2028, but financial advisor Eric Roberge suggests 529 plans may still be the better option.
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I'm an American mom in Germany. I let my 8-year-old walk to school alone — other parents asked me why it took so long.
As an American mom in Germany, I struggled with the anxiety of letting my child walk to school alone. The experience transformed his confidence.
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My daughter is in college and almost never asks me for money. Instead, she works on campus and budgets $100 a week.
My college-age daughter never asks me for money. When I asked her about it, she told me she likes the independence of paying her own way.
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She had a baby, tried AI coding, and built the nutrition app she actually wanted
Lisa Lin had worked in tech for years, but had never tried coding. When she had her baby, she vibe coded a nutrition app for him.
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I put an AirTag on my 8-year-old's bike. It backfired and taught me an important parenting lesson.
I secretly tracked my 8-year-old with an AirTag and realized my parenting anxiety was undermining his independence.
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Traveling with my mom and college-age kids can be tricky. A cruise gave everyone what they wanted.
Our last multigenerational trip ended in bickering. This time, I booked three rooms on the same floor of a cruise ship and we all had a blast.
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My son is coming home for the summer after his first year at college. I'm nervous because I'll be reinforcing all my house rules.
My son had a lot of freedom at college, but when he returns home this summer, I will reinforce all house rules—even if I'm anxious he won't be happy.
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What Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and other tech execs have said about parenting
Besides having screen time limits for their kids, many tech execs also have philosophies around encouraging curiosity and learning in their children.
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My mom with Parkinson's moved in with my family. Eventually, it became too much to care for her.
Rachel Stein says caring for her mother with Parkinson's at home became emotionally and physically overwhelming for the entire family.
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I competed in rodeos as a kid. Now I'm the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.
Cherie DeVaux says winning the Kentucky Derby was the culmination of years of risk, reinvention, and relentless work.
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I'm the emergency contact. The school still calls my wife.
Society has asked dads to step up, but they still treat my wife as the default parent. I'm angry for both of us.
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I built my toddler a mini man cave. The room design is helping him to be more independent.
Victoria Lee Jones redesigned her son's bedroom to encourage independence, confidence, and self-expression from a young age.
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I've got 4 kids and 1 goal this summer: do less
Summer should be relaxing, but I always come out exhausted. This year, I'm determined to do less with my four kids.
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I have a background in child development, yet I still make mistakes. It took time to let go when my daughter went to college.
My daughter needed independence when she went to college. Even with my background in child development, it was hard for me to let go.
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My son taught me AI coding at 73. I was scared to hit 'enter' — now I feel free.
Carol Merlo wanted to build her own website without Weebly or Wix. She asked her son, Kevin Masterson, to help.
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Nicolas Cage says he lives a 'very monastic life' at 62 as he focuses on raising his toddler
Compared to the impulsiveness of his youth, Nicolas Cage says his biggest "vices" now are too much caffeine and screen time.
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I gave my kids more responsibility at the grocery store. They rose to the challenge.
Letting my kids handle grocery self-checkout became chaotic at first, but it taught them teamwork and independence.
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When raising my newborn in New York City became too difficult, I took an extended parental leave and moved to Berlin
Being a new single mom in New York City was challenging. When I moved to Berlin, I found a culture more welcoming to new parents.
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I had my last child at 40. My friends are in a different place than I am, but my son keeps me young.
I had my fourth child at 40. Pregnancy and delivery were surprisingly easy, but my friendships changed. I still wouldn't change a thing.
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I went on a 3-day solo trip designed to unplug — just as we were negotiating an offer on a house, and my son got sick
I went on a 3-day trip without WiFi designed to unplug. It was a bad time to do it — we were negotiating an offer on a house, and my son got sick.
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When I was done raising my kids, I spent my late 40s traveling. I forgot to save for retirement in the process.
When I was raising four kids as a single mom, I dreamed of travel. I made that a priority when they moved out, but haven't been saving for my future.
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Living with my adult children wasn't the retirement I imagined. It's crowded but wonderful.
My husband and I retired to our Oregon farm and now share the home with our daughter, son-in-law, and grandchild.
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Holidays and milestones were hard to celebrate after my husband died. A taco salad helped us break through the pain.
Seven years after losing my husband, my daughter and I finally found a way to celebrate him that feels good.
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I taught my 3-year-old to dress herself. She's now a confident and outgoing 5-year-old.
Before my second child was born, I focused on teaching my daughter independence—and it changed our family dynamic.
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My son moved home after college, but now he's engaged and has plans to move out. I'm glad I get to live with him one last time.
I didn't know what to expect when my son moved home after college, but this time has been filled with ordinary connection. Now it's coming to an end.
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We spent 6 months of our parental leave traveling through Europe with our baby. It wasn't the trip I thought it would be.
Traveling through Europe with a baby for six months meant moving more slowly. I didn't get to do everything on my list, but I wouldn't change a thing.
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I've been terrified of dogs for my whole life. My kids love them, so I overcame my fear — now, we have a Havanese.
My kids fell in love with every dog they met, and I crossed the street to avoid them. I had to put in effort to get over my lifelong fear.
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I gave up a 6-figure career to care for my father at home. He died, and I'm still struggling financially.
Suzanne Horton was her father's primary caregiver. She used up her savings and still feels the financial strain more than a year after he died.
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