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☆ I'm a British mom living in the US. In the UK kids get a shorter summer break and have mandatory uniforms.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It's difficult to compare public school systems forensically because of the countries' vastly different populations and government infrastructures. However, feedback from my British friends has convinced me that the setup in the UK is more user-friendly for kids and parents. Kids in the UK start school as young as 4By law, children in the UK enter the publicly-funded British school system as young as 4. Kids wear uniformMost government-run schools in the UK require students to wear a school uniform. The protocols contrast those in the US, where most public school kids can wear what they want to class — albeit within reason.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business, Navy Locations: PISA, New York, Britain, Lululemon

☆ Insider Today: Amazon's AI problem
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Also read:AdvertisementGetty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIThe best investments everBI asked seven heavyweight investors, including Rob Arnott and Bob Elliott, to identify the best trades of their careers. Each shared the top investments they've made, and explained how the lessons from those decisions still apply today. Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIAmerica's ridiculous hiring hurdleFewer American men than ever are working right now, and unemployment insurance may be at least partially to blame. Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIA better way to sell homesFixed-rate mortgages guarantee homeowners will pay the same amount each month for decades.

Persons: —, You'll, Kitty, Flopsy, Jenny Chang, Rodriguez, Andrej Sokolow, Carter Smith, Alyssa Powell, Amazon, Rob Arnott, Bob Elliott, Andrea Mac Organizations: Service, Business, Google, Getty, Bloomberg Locations: Denmark, America

☆ A mom transformed a Philadelphia parking lot into Cinderella's castle, giving her daughter the most extravagant prom celebration of the year
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

It was Treva Harris, Azar's mother, who hosted the prom party of the year. "I'm kind of in awe about how much attention this has gotten," Treva told Business Insider. I thought it was baby blue," Treva told BI. "And the best part is that Azar didn't know what she was walking out to. "We have requests for prom send-offs up to 2028, and I'm like, 'You guys don't even know what date the prom is yet!'"

Persons: —, Azar Harris didn't, Azar, Treva Harris, Azar's, Treva, Gen Z, Azar Harris, Ray Valdez Treva, Muhammad, Muhammad's, Ray Valdez, Azar didn't, we're Organizations: Service, Philadelphia, Business, Teen Vogue Locations: Philadelphia

☆ I refuse to pay my daughter's college tuition even though I made over $500,000 last year
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Despite this income, my husband and I have not agreed to — nor do we plan to — pay for the college tuition of our oldest daughter, a sophomore at the University of Iowa. To be fair, we've decided that we, as parents, don't get to choose which college our children attend. With rising tuition costs, my husband and I think it's essential to evaluate whether the outcomes in terms of ROI justify the financial outlay for college. Committing to paying for one child's college education means we must do the same for all of them to maintain fairness. Evaluating whether to pay for our kids' college tuition was a challenging decision, but it's rooted in our desire to foster autonomy, responsibility, and financial prudence.

Persons: —, Andrea Mac, It's, I've, we've, don't, we're, they've, We've, We're Organizations: Service, University of Iowa, Business Locations: Greater Chicago

☆ I made over $500,000 last year, but I refuse to pay for my daughter's tuition. It's not a decision I made lightly.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Despite this income, my husband and I have not agreed to — nor do we plan to — pay for the college tuition of our oldest daughter, a sophomore at the University of Iowa. If they spent our money on tuition, we'd need a say in that decision. This decision aligns with our commitment to avoid debt and maintain a healthy financial position, which benefits our entire family. Committing to paying for one child's college education means we must do the same for all of them to maintain fairness. Evaluating whether to pay for our kids' college tuition was a challenging decision, but it's rooted in our desire to foster autonomy, responsibility, and financial prudence.

Persons: —, Andrea Mac, It's, I've, we've, don't, we're, they've, We've, We're Organizations: Service, University of Iowa, Business, Investment Education Locations: Greater Chicago

☆ A family spent 3 months rebooking flights home from Bali after being incorrectly marked as a no-show by Turkish Airlines. Now, they might lose $5,000.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Now, ticket prices have increased, and the Parfitt family is looking at flights that cost $5,000 more than initially planned. In October, the family spent $12,093 on four business-class tickets for a January flight on Turkish Airlines. With no available Turkish Airlines flights, airline staff rebooked the Parfitt family on an Emirates flight to Denpasar with a layover in Dubai the next day. Related storiesAfter 13 calls to Turkish Airlines, Parfitt said an agent finally discovered the issue: The family had been incorrectly marked as no-shows on the second leg of their original Turkish Airlines flight. Turkish Airlines' no-show policy states that a business-semi-flexible ticket isn't automatically canceled; it "may be reused for a specified fee, no refunds."

Persons: —, Justin Parfitt, Parfitt, it's, wasn't, Annabelle, hadn't, Justin Parfitt Parfitt, It's, I'm Organizations: Service, Turkish Airlines, Business, Companies, American Airlines, BI, Emirates Locations: Indonesia, France, Bali, Toulouse, Madrid, Istanbul, Denpasar, Emirates, Dubai, Turkish

☆ My adult kids live at home. Space is tighter and costs are higher, but it might be the best way for them to save enough money to buy a house.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

We've got three adult children, and two of them have boomeranged after college. I also look at the low interest rates from the pandemic, trying to prop up the economy. Interest rates — people don't want to move out of their homes when they have good interest rates. They don't sell because they know they're going to get into a new mortgage with higher interest rates. We feel like we're blessed that our adult kids want to spend some time with us.

Persons: —, Alex Gonzalez, Gonzalez, We've, it's, They're Organizations: Service, Business, Utilities Locations: Bloomington , Minnesota, Minneapolis

☆ An airline kicked a family off the plane after they made their own no-peanut announcement when the crew refused to
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A family was removed from a flight over their daughter's peanut allergy. Cabin crew refused to ask other passengers not to eat nuts, so the family made their own announcement. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA family was kicked off a flight for orchestrating an announcement over their daughter's peanut allergy, according to multiple reports. Palmer's daughter, Rosie, has a severe peanut allergy that can result in a potentially fatal anaphylactic reaction, she told the outlet.

Persons: —, Georgie Palmer, SunExpress, Rosie Organizations: Airlines, Service, Business Locations: London, Dalaman, Turkey

☆ I quit a 6-figure job to take my kitchen-table side hustle full time—it made $379,000 in sales in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Teyoshe Smith | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Teyoshe Smith often made charcuterie spreads for family gatherings before she started a side hustle to sell her elaborate creations. "Crafting elaborate charcuterie spreads from exceptional ingredients became my idea of Southern comfort," Teyoshe says. Bite by Bite & Co.'s charcuterie spreads come in all sizes, from small boards to grazing tables several feet long. Since starting her business, Teyoshe has taught hundreds of people how to craft their own boards through charcuterie workshops she runs both virtually and in person. In 2023, the company brought in about $379,000 in sales, up from about $84,000 in 2022.

Persons: Teyoshe Smith, I've, pepperoni, Teyoshe, —, We've Organizations: Facebook, Capital Locations: Southern, Richmond , Virginia, America, Atlanta , Georgia, Virginia, Georgia

☆ New York Times publishes fresh details on the alleged affair that Elon Musk and Nicole Shanahan both deny
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Three sources told the Times that Shanahan and Musk had an affair in December 2021 during a private party in Miami. Advertisement"Ms. Shanahan later told Mr. Brin that she had had sex with Mr. Musk, three of the people said. She also relayed the details to friends, family and advisers," the Times reported. Representatives for Shanahan, Musk, and Brin did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment ahead of publication. In response to questions from a The New York Times reporter, Shanahan said she was "shocked the NYT is letting you run something like this."

Persons: —, Nicole Shanahan, Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Tesla, Shanahan, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Brin, Musk, it's, Ian Tuttle, Anna Webber, Grimes, Sergey, Nicole, Walter Isaacson Organizations: Service, New York Times, Business, Times, Drug Enforcement, Variety, Street Journal, Shanahan Locations: Miami

☆ I changed my first and last name after having kids. The paperwork was complicated.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Elliott Harrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Most people know me as Elliott Harrell, but that wasn't my actual name until recently. Initially, I thought I'd use Elliott Harrell socially and my given legal name when mandated and that everything would be fine. Elliott Harrell changed her name after having her second child. My name was legally changed over three months ago and since then I've been working on getting things like my license, passport, and even my Costco card changed over. AdvertisementEven though I'm still in the depths of paperwork hell, I'm so glad I decided to move forward with the process.

Persons: Elliott Harrell, Jane Walker, it's, Elliott, I'd, Jane, Harrell, Elliott Walker, Walker, I've, I'm Organizations: Service, Business Locations: North Carolina

☆ I have fond memories of high school in America. I'm worried my daughter won't feel the same in Singapore.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Jason Erik Lundberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I live in Singapore and lecture in the creative writing and publishing graduate program at Nanyang Technological University, but have also taught at the high school, undergraduate, and community college levels. In 2007, my now-ex-wife (a Singaporean citizen) and I decided to move to Singapore from the US. For the most part, I enjoyed my classes, as well as my extra-curriculars, which in high school consisted of marching band, French club, and physics club. It's possible that, in the 30 years since graduating from high school, my memories have become rose-colored, but I do remember feeling like I had a good balance between my school life and my personal life. The author gets concerned about the amount of pressure put on his daughter by teachers.

Persons: Jason Erik Lundberg Organizations: Service, Nanyang Technological University, Business, Straits Times, Ministry of Education Locations: Singapore, Oklahoma, North Carolina

☆ Mothers of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Speak Out on Resignations
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

A rocky startVoight was the first Miss Utah to win the Miss USA crown since 1960. Miss USARose, a fashion designer, bought the Miss USA license after a turbulent year that included rigging allegations and a sexual harassment cover-up. Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesIn her Miss USA resignation letter, Noelia detailed the "detrimental mental and emotional toll" of her time at Miss USA and how it "greatly impacted" her physical health. Noelia and UmaSofia's reigns as Miss USA and Miss Teen USA would have officially ended in August, but their mothers said it became too much. The network — which signed a three-year deal in April to air both the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA competitions — said on Monday that it's now "evaluating its relationship with both pageants," according to USA Today.

Persons: Noelia Voigt, Jackeline Voigt, Noelia's, Jackeline, Barbara Srivastava —, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava, Noelia, UmaSofia, Barbara, Miss USA's, Laylah Rose, aren't, Rose, Voight, We're, we're, Brian Ach, Miss USA, Thom Brodeur, UmaSofia Srivastava, Barbara Srivastava Barbara, didn't, Stephanie Skinner, Skinner, Teen USA — Barbara, Rose hadn't, USA's, Kenya Moore, Olivia Culpo, they're, Voigt, Hector Vivas, —, — Noelia, Rose weaponized, Claudia Michelle —, Michelle, Colorado Arianna Lemus, Laylah, she's, Barbara Srivastava, it's, Brodeur Organizations: Miss USA, Business, Miss Teen USA, Miss, ABC News, New York, Christmas, Teen USA, Miss Universe, El, ., BI, USA, Miss Teen, Noelia, CW Network Locations: Venezuelan American, Miss Utah, Miss USA, Noelia's, USA, El Salvador

☆ Meet L'Oréal heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, the world's richest woman and the first woman to ever hit a $100 billion fortune
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Polly Thompson | Taylor Nicole Rogers | Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Her relationship with her mother came to a tipping point when Bettencourt Meyers initiated a decade-long family feud over her inheritance. A photographer named François-Marie Banier was the subject of a disagreement between Bettencourt Meyers and her mother. In a 2008 letter to Banier, Bettencourt described their relationship to him, writing: "With you, I am like a mother, a lover, all the feelings pass through me. Bettencourt Meyers told a French news magazine in 2009 that Mr. Banier's "objective is clear: break away my mother from our family to profit from her. He was sentenced to two and half years in prison and told to pay Bettencourt 158 million euros in damages.

Persons: Bettencourt Meyers, Marie Banier, François, Liliane Bettencourt, Bettencourt, Banier, Bainer, Butler Organizations: New York Times, Banier, Netflix

☆ After my husband transitioned into my wife, I struggled to think of her as another mother to our kids
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Jess Decourcy Hinds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But when my partner transitioned into a woman, I struggled to see her as another mother to our kids. AdvertisementAfter my husband transitioned to female and became my wife, I was taken aback when a friend wished us both a Happy Mother's Day. Mother's Day promises a token gesture of pampering and the invitation of self-care, a thank you for all we do. Mother's Day became confusingOn our second Mother's Day after her transition, Stefanie gave me flowers, as always; I gave her nothing and felt terrible. Did it matter whether we called it Father's Day or a June Mother's Day?

Persons: —, I'd, I'm, Stefanie, Didn't, peonies, There's, Maddie, I'm Mama Organizations: Service, Mother's, Museum of Modern Art Locations: New York

☆ Gen Z is bringing back digital cameras and the post-night-out photo dump
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Digital cameras are regaining popularity among Gen Z, who seek authentic, unfiltered experiences. Profits from digital cameras are projected to grow by $1.4 billion between now and 2028. But things may have come full circle because digital cameras are back for Gen Z. AdvertisementLike Facebook albums but coolerDespite plummeting between 2018 and 2021, profits from digital cameras in the electronics industry since then have been steadily increasing. Business Insider's Amanda Krause named digital cameras one of the "quiet status symbols" you will likely see everywhere in 2024.

Persons: Gen Z, Zoomers, —, Amanda Krause, Gen Zers, Khurram, Hermione Whitehead, Whitehead, Kellie Whitehead, Hermione's, Kellie, Sharmin, Z's, It's, Greg Morrison Organizations: Service, Facebook, Gen, Revenue, Olympus, Bryant University, MXML, Zoomers Locations: Germany

☆ Cheslie Kryst's mom says she published her daughter's memoir posthumously to 'share her story and the struggle she faced'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

April Simpkins published her daughter Cheslie Kryst's memoir after the ex-Miss USA died by suicide. AdvertisementOver the years, April Simpkins had become used to her thoughtful daughter, former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, sending her care packages full of goodies. Cheslie Kryst, a former Miss USA, died by suicide in 2022 at the age of 30. AdvertisementSimpkins once suggested she employ a part-time assistant to help her balance her legal career, Miss USA commitments, and philanthropic work. The mom said she was thrilled by her daughter's dedication when she won Miss USA in May 2019.

Persons: Simpkins, Cheslie, Miss USA, —, Miss USA Cheslie, Kryst, Evan Agostini Simpkins —, " Simpkins, it's, Kryst didn't, I've Organizations: Miss, Business, Service, Miss USA, Mental Health, National Alliance, Mental, Kryst Foundation Locations: New York, North Carolina

☆ Businesses add $90 billion in surprise 'junk fees' each year, and it's starting to backfire
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Businesses are adding $90 billion in fees to consumer's bills each year, according to one estimate. US consumers spend more than $650 a year per household on "junk fees," per the CEA. AdvertisementBusinesses are adding $90 billion in surprise "junk fees" to customers' bills each year — and it is starting to backfire. Junk fees are hidden costs that are added to product prices. Last June, President Joe Biden said his administration had taken steps to crack down on junk fees.

Persons: —, Noelle Weaver, Bradley Walker, Walker, Merrilee Bridgeman, Joe Biden Organizations: Service, White House Council, Economic Advisers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Wall Street, Democratic Locations: New Orleans, Charlotte , North Carolina

☆ I'm a stay-at-home mom, raising 3 kids while also working part-time. I wake up at 3 a.m. to get everything done.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Stephanie Mickelson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I'm primarily a stay-at-home mom, which means I make lots of snacks, go on lots of playdates, and drink lots of coffee. AdvertisementWhenever I outline my morning routine, people look at me like they're not sure I'm telling the truth. AdvertisementI've learned to optimize my morning routineMy routine has evolved over the five years I've been a stay-at-home mom and freelance writer. I'm naturally a morning person, so getting up early isn't much of a stretch, but I hate working after the kids go to bed. I'm not sure how often I'll get up at 3 a.m., but I'll also be heading to fewer storytimes and playdates.

Persons: they're, I've, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, YouTube

☆ Marine moved from the U.S. to Brussels with her family—our mortgage is under $3,000/month: Take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Jessica Van Dop Dejesus | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

My husband Martin and I met in Brussels in 2012, when I literally stepped on his toes at my neighborhood farmer's market. We ultimately chose Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the administrative center of the European Union. Take a look inside our apartmentWe live in a street-level duplex in a building with only three apartments. She loves that she and her family can host dinner parties in the dining room. Federico CampanaleThe bedrooms, laundry room, storage, and bathroom are on the bottom floor.

Persons: Martin, we'd, he'd, Jessica, Jessica van Dop, I'd, Federico Campanale, it's, We've, Saint Gilles Organizations: NATO, Washington , D.C, Pentagon, Marine Corps, European Union Locations: Brussels, Netherlands, Washington ,, Europe, Rotterdam, Belgium, Saint Gilles, Puerto Rico, Western New York, Our, Saint, Eastern, Puerto Rican

☆ Busy Philipps got diagnosed with ADHD after her daughter did — a very millennial mom experience
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Some get diagnosed after finding it especially difficult to parent with ADHD symptoms — something Philipps related to. Philipps was previously diagnosed with ADHD as a childPhilipps said she was first diagnosed with ADHD when she was about seven or eight years old. Like many women diagnosed with ADHD, Philipps had more inattentive symptoms than hyperactive ones — a contributing factor to women often being underdiagnosed or diagnosed later in life compared to men. She manages ADHD symptoms with medication and a few hacksPhilipps takes Qelbree, a non-stimulant ADHD medication, which she recently partnered with. AdvertisementThe ADHD diagnosis brought clarity and helped her stop being so hard on herself.

Persons: —, Philipps, Birdie, She's, she's Organizations: Service, Business, Epic Research

☆ My daughter was born with profound hearing loss in one ear. We decided not to go through with a cochlear implant.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Alexis Vogelzang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

When my daughter was 3 months old we found out she had significant hearing loss in one ear. We chose not to go through with a cochlear implant because there were no guarantees. Our world shifted when we received the diagnosis that our 3-month-old daughter had significant hearing loss in her right ear. Related storiesThere was no guarantee that the cochlear implant would restore our daughter's hearing to normal levels. AdvertisementOther individuals who received cochlear implants as children reported hearing loss in their better ear following the surgery.

Persons: —, Chase Organizations: Service, Food and Drug

☆ Rita Moreno says her only daughter has helped her cope with aging: '92 is not easy in many ways'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rita Moreno, 92, says her daughter helps her cope with the difficulties of aging. Moreno told People she needs her daughter's wisdom "more often than you might think." AdvertisementRita Moreno, 92, says aging has brought her closer to her daughter. "I'm constantly calling upon her to do things," Moreno told People. "I have a problem with remembering names, names of things, and names of people.

Persons: Rita Moreno, Moreno, —, Fernanda Luisa Gordon, Leonard Gordon, I'm Organizations: Urban Institute, Service, Business

☆ My nanny share was more expensive than day care — and more work
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Elliott Walker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A day care would've been cheaper and we would've done less admin work. At day care, she'd be one of 10 babies in a class, which I (incorrectly) assumed would mean a lower level of care. So yes, if we had been set on using a nanny instead of day care, doing a share would have saved us money. Related storiesBut a nanny share compared to day care? For us, that was the final straw on the big pile of reasons to stop the nanny share.

Persons: —, she'd, you'd, she's, we've Organizations: Service

☆ Who is Kristi Noem trying to impress by bragging about killing her dog?
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's forthcoming book reveals she shot and killed her family dog. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Kristi Noem's forthcoming book detailing how she killed her daughter's young dog, the rising Republican politician has doubled down on the decision as a matter of principle. The 14-month-old dog, Noem said, had an "aggressive personality" and hadn't been trained to hunt properly.

Persons: Kristi Noem's, —, Noem, hadn't Organizations: South Dakota Gov, Service, Republican, Cricket, Business

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