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My daughter called me from college every day, crying because she hated it. I had to go against all parenting advice to help her adjust.

5 days ago | businessinsider.com | Frank Olito |Rebecca Hastings |Henry Blodget

The author's daughter (not pictured) did not enjoy college at first. skynesher/Getty Images 2025-04-19T12:37:02Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . My daughter called me from college every day, crying because she hated school.
I helped my daughter get into law school by pulling strings and got her a job at my law firm. Some colleagues don't respect her at work.

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Frank Olito |Oliver Brandt |Henry Blodget

The author (not pictured) helped his daughter jump-start her law career. MTStock Studio/Getty Images 2025-04-13T12:47:02Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . When my daughter needed to get into law school, I pulled strings to get her accepted.
My fiancé and I feel no connection to our last names. We're debating whether to create a new one when we marry.

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Frank Olito |S. Nicole Lane |Henry Blodget

The author and her fiancé are considering creating a new last name when they get married. Samuel Gernand/The Gernands Photography 2025-04-12T11:07:01Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . I'm getting married in six months, but I'm unsure if I want to change my last name.
My college-aged sons spent spring break with me, exploring a new city. There are only a few family vacations like this left.

2 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Frank Olito |Kimberly Witt |Henry Blodget

Maskot/Getty Images 2025-04-08T15:56:54Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . My college-aged sons spent their spring breaks with me on a family vacation. We explored Boston and went to an NBA game, which has been a family dream for a long time.
I'm trying to raise my kids to be independent, but my husband still wants to baby them. It's causing issues in our marriage.

2 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Frank Olito |Rebecca Vijay |Henry Blodget

The author's husband (not pictured) is trying to baby their kids. Mayur Kakade/Getty Images 2025-04-05T21:07:02Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . My husband and I have different backgrounds and upbringings, which affect our parenting.
The most famous restaurant in every state

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Frank Olito |Erin McDowell

Every state has a famous restaurant that everyone knows about. Some are fine dining establishments like the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia. Others are beloved barbecue spots like Gates Bar-B-Q in Missouri and Prohibition Pig in Vermont. From fine dining restaurants to local barbecue joints, every state has at least one legendary restaurant that everyone knows about. The types of eateries vary from the oldest restaurants to buzzy hot spots, but each has ultimately made a name for itself.
11 actors who won Oscars for their first-ever film roles

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Frank Olito |Erin McDowell

Entertainment Anna Paquin won an Oscar when she was just 11 years old. Paul Harris/Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Some actors have won Academy Awards for their first acting role in a feature film.
Po 10 latach wyprowadziłem się z Nowego Jorku. To miasto nie jest warte swojej ceny

2 months ago | onet.pl | Frank Olito

Urodziłem się w Nowym Jorku, a dorastałem na Long Island, w cieniu tego miasta. Pamiętam, że jako dziecko fantazjowałem o swoim dorosłym życiu w tym mieście. Wyobrażałem sobie mieszkanie w sercu Manhattanu i intensywne, chaotyczne życie towarzyskie. Szczerze mówiąc, wyobrażałem sobie siebie niczym serialową Carrie Bradshaw, jakkolwiek banalnie to brzmi. Miałem szczęście urzeczywistnić niektóre z tych wizji. Przeprowadziłem się do Nowego Jorku zaraz po ukończeniu studiów w 2015 r.
I lived in New York City for a decade, but I just decided to move away. Here's why New York isn't worth the price anymore.

Jan 21, 2025 | businessinsider.com | Frank Olito

Real Estate The author (not pictured) thinks New York City is no longer worth the price. Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . I've lived in New York City for a decade and spent $2,000 on rent every month. That high price tag isn't worth the traffic, crowded events, and insular people.
Photos show how the Times Square ball has evolved over its 117-year history

Dec 31, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Frank Olito |Mykenna Maniece

In the US, a popular way to celebrate New Year's Eve is to watch the ball drop in Times Square. The tradition started in 1907, when the ball was made of iron and wood. After multiple redesigns, today's ball weighs 11,875 pounds and features 2,688 crystal panels. 2024 is coming to a close. So, as we reflect on all this year had to offer — the Paris Olympics, "Cowboy Carter," and "Wicked" may come to mind — it's time to ring in 2025 with a bit of fun.

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My daughter called me from college every day, crying because she hated it. I had to go against all parenting advice to help her adjust.

I helped my daughter get into law school by pulling strings and got her a job at my law firm. Some colleagues don't respect her at work.

My fiancé and I feel no connection to our last names. We're debating whether to create a new one when we marry.

My college-aged sons spent spring break with me, exploring a new city. There are only a few family vacations like this left.

I'm trying to raise my kids to be independent, but my husband still wants to baby them. It's causing issues in our marriage.

The most famous restaurant in every state

11 actors who won Oscars for their first-ever film roles

Po 10 latach wyprowadziłem się z Nowego Jorku. To miasto nie jest warte swojej ceny

I lived in New York City for a decade, but I just decided to move away. Here's why New York isn't worth the price anymore.

Photos show how the Times Square ball has evolved over its 117-year history

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