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The author has four kids, three of whom are teens. fizkes/Getty Images I've learned not every conflict with my teens is worth the fight. I give them freedom in areas like style, hobbies, and friendships. I focus on guidance and step in only when it truly matters. I had friends warn me that the teen years are no joke. I had no idea what they meant. I have four kids, and currently, three of them are teenagers: 17, 15, and 13. Even though I have almost a decade of experience teaching young adults — most in the 18- to 22-year-old range — parenting my own teens has surprised me in many ways. One thing I've learned is that it's critically important for me to choose my battles as a parent. Not every teen-parent confrontation needs to evolve into conflict. Here are the areas where I do not battle with my teens. My teens can wear what they want, within reason Each kid has their own sense of style , and I'm fine with it. One of my teens went through a phase of w...

Travelers at US airports are experiencing long wait times at TSA checkpoints. Bloomberg/Contributor/Getty Images President Donald Trump ordered Homeland Security to reinstate pay for TSA officers on Friday. It doesn't mean lines will get shorter — or tickets cheaper — anytime soon. Airlines are navigating a confluence of storms, like staffing shortages and rising jet fuel costs. Jetsetting has gotten less glamorous — and that's not expected to change even as President Donald Trump reinstates pay for Transportation Security Administration workers. Trump on Friday directed Homeland Security to start paying TSA workers after Congress failed to agree on a path to end the partial government shutdown and fund the Department of Homeland Security. The DHS said its agents could start seeing paychecks again as soon as Monday, but if you thought that would mean shorter airport security lines, you might want to pack a snack. The airline industry is facing an assembly of probl...

The author raised five kids, and now that they are adults, she misses the chaos. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images I didn't plan to have a big family, but it became the center of my life. I raised my kids mostly on my own after my husband left our family. Now that they're grown and scattered, I miss the chaos of our daily life. I didn't plan to have 5 children. I wasn't even sure I wanted to get married. I envisioned a life modeled after my childhood heroine, Mary Richards, the fictional associate producer at WJM-TV, played by Mary Tyler Moore. Yes, I was the girl who stayed in her dorm room on Saturday nights to watch each episode. That served me well because I did work for several years in television and eventually landed in Hollywood. That's where I met my husband, a recently resettled Cambodian refugee who worked with me on translating a film. We got married a year later, and I got pregnant just about immediately. Of my 5 children, all but 2 were surprises...

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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Sally Kaplan, Samantha Crozier/Business Insider The best convertible backpack totes are all about flexibility — something you appreciate the moment your commute gets crowded. I take the subway to work, and anyone who's done the same knows the unspoken rule: backpacks come off during rush hour. It's polite, but it's also awkward and uncomfortable to suddenly wrestle a heavy bag by the handles while trying not to knock into the person next to you. That's where a hybrid backpack-tote earns its keep. Being able to switch from wearing a bag on your back to carrying it over your shoulder or in your hand makes moving through the day noticeably easier. It also simplifies your closet: instead of juggling separate backpacks and totes that only work in certain situations, one well-designed bag can handle it all. In this guide, we break down the best convertible backpack totes for ...

The author visited Belfast, Maine, and thinks it's a hidden gem destination. Joey Hadden/Business Insider, halbergman/Getty Images In July 2024, I visited Belfast, Maine, a town rich in maritime history and local businesses. Belfast offers a stark contrast to busy urban life and is perfect for city escapes. I think it's an underrated travel destination, and I know I'll be back. If you're planning a New England road trip , don't sleep on Belfast, Maine . When I visited the town in 2024 for the Fourth of July, I expected nothing more than a wholesome, long weekend with my friends to take a break from the hustle and bustle of my life in New York City . I got all that — and more. It was my first time in Maine, and this particular small town, which I'd never heard of before my friends moved there, surprised me with its history, local culture, and dramatic coastal views. After my trip, I've decided that Belfast is a hidden gem for tourists, and I...