I love my kids, but I also need time for myself without them. I don't feel guilty about taking time away from them, and when I'm back, I'm a better parent. Time away from them gives me space to ...

Back-to-school season is typically a joyful time in our household–shopping for first-day outfits and essential supplies, and filled with hopeful anticipation for my two elementary-aged children. But ...

Recently, I came across this Reddit thread asking, "What is it like to have children you don’t want?" and the submissions are fascinating. Here are some of those responses: Some responses mention ...

I moved across the world for my husband and ended up a single mom. Years later, I met the love of my life when I least ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Linda Townsend, a 76-year-old mom of four from the Gold Coast, Australia. It has been edited for length and clarity. Many parents dread the ...

This man has financially abused me and done everything in his power to undermine my career and my well-being. By Kwame Anthony Appiah Kwame Anthony Appiah has been The New York Times Magazine’s ...