Michelle Stansbury

1 week ago | forbes.com | Michelle Stansbury

From captivating kids’ shows on tablets to educational games on smartphones, screens offer a seemingly endless source of entertainment and information. While these technologies hold immense potential, the pervasive presence of screens in children's lives has ignited a crucial debate: is the sheer amount of screen time a primary concern, or is the main issue the prolonged periods of stillness it creates in their developing years?

2 weeks ago | instyle.com | Michelle Stansbury

Robotics engineer Nathan Harding never thought he’d end up in the beauty industry. He describes himself as dumbfounded when he first learned about eyelash extensions and how they were applied by hand, one by one. Now, he often dons eyelash extensions during meetings with new investors to convince them of the two lessons he’s learned: lash extensions can transform your face, and the industry is due for a technology overhaul.

2 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Conz Preti |Michelle Stansbury |Henry Blodget

I began writing about food almost a decade ago, and as a restaurant reviewer, I frequently get to eat at incredible restaurants. Food is a passion of mine, but after becoming a solo parent, it didn't make sense to spend so many evenings away from my young daughter, Via. I wondered — would it be possible to bring her into that world? When Via was a baby, I struggled to eat out with her, even at casual, family-friendly restaurants.

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Michelle Stansbury

The ability to take time off to bond with a new child, care for a seriously ill relative or manage one’s own health crisis without jeopardizing financial stability is undeniably beneficial. However, the current landscape of paid family leave policies in the United States, primarily a patchwork of state-level programs and employer-provided benefits, leaves many parents behind.

3 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Conz Preti |Michelle Stansbury |Henry Blodget

As a single mom, Mother's Day has never looked quite as curated as the picture-perfect brunches and bouquets I see splashed across social media. Instead of a leisurely breakfast in bed, I'm more likely to be woken at 6 a.m. by the calls for "Mama!" from my adorably persistent alarm clock. Without a partner to make plans, I've had to find a new path to celebrate Mother's Day. The first Mother's Day was a blurMy first Mother's Day was a blur of newborn snuggles and sleep deprivation.