Ana Pelayo Connery

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The steady rising cost of homeowners insurance can make some homeowners wonder if it’s still worth the investment, but according to experts, the short answer is yes.
Simply put, homeowners insurance protects you from paying for costly damage...

Traveling with a baby can be challenging. If you’re traveling by air, you’ve got to think about going through security and waiting for your flight — and that’s before you even board the plane. And, you’ve still go to hope there are no flight delays. Traveling by car or rail isn’t much easier. Most travel is rife with public moments of “what do I do now” anxiety for any parent. Having the right essentials on hand when traveling with a baby can make all the difference.
But before you fill that ...

It’s always a good time to take stock of your finances and set out on achieving your goals. Whether you need a financial do-over or to simply fine-tune your money management skills, there are plenty of great books worthy of a spot on your shelf.
But before you choose the personal finance book that’s best for you, consider these key things.
Your financial stage — Whether you’re just starting out or trying to rebuild your credit, zero in on a book that addresses the life stage you’re in right n...

If starting your own business sounds like a massive challenge, imagine launching one with your life partner, sibling, or best friend. These entrepreneur pairs, whose products have been handpicked as some of Oprah’s Favorite Things, have found a way to sidestep common pitfalls such as communication breakdowns or power struggles, and instead have thrived as a team. The secrets to their success differ as much as their brands, styles, and backgrounds, but there is one thing these 11 pairs have in...

Most people take an average of 8,000-10,000 steps per day according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. It’s important to take care of those hard-working limbs to avoid injuries as well as foot, knee, hip, and back pain—and to keep them looking good and feeling good, too. With so much riding on your feet, every step you take makes an impact on your overall comfort, productivity, and quality of life. Podiatrist Jacqueline Sutera, DPM, owner of City Podiatry in New York City, offers ...

Tasha Turner can’t remember a time in her life when her mother didn’t smoke. Once her mother’s work colleagues had introduced her to menthol cigarettes, she was hooked. “It took everything from her and us,” Turner says, recalling the effect that smoking had on her and her siblings. “She spent so much money on them, often smoking two to three packs a day.”
When Turner's mom was only 49 years old, she collapsed and spent several months on life support. “They had to bring her back a few times,” ...

Growing up in Mexico, interior designer Erick Millan often visited his grandmother’s house, where the decor consisted mostly of two things: plants and handmade crafts. “My abuela, Adelina Gutierrez Salazar, loved plants so much that she called each one by a different name—Florentino, Teresita—as if they were people,” says Millan, who is known for the exuberant, pattern-friendly style he creates from his Guadalajara studio, dubbed Alma Verde (Plant Sanctuary). From guava trees to aloe vera pla...

From the #MeToo movement to the social justice protests that
followed the murder of George Floyd, recent events across the
country have once again ushered in reckoning on equality that’s
giving the words “diversity and inclusion” tons of airtime. What’s
different this time is that companies are facing public pressure to
address inequalities — with a younger generation of Americans
demanding it. The following eight women of color are politicians,
CEOs, big-business executives, and activists leading the way for
inclusion, diversity, social justice, and racial equity.

Parenting‘s Editorial Director Ana Connery sits down with First Lady Michelle Obama for a once-in-a-lifetime interview.
What if you scored an invitation to the White House? Not to tour the halls and ooh and aah at the paintings, but to sit down with the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, smart woman to smart woman? What would you ask? How would you feel? What would you wear? Take the ride with Parenting Editoria...

For many pet owners, traveling without Fido is simply out of the question. Pets are part of the family, and what’s a family vacay without one of your own? But when you’re planning a pet-friendly vacation, finding the right pet-friendly hotel — one that’s comfortable, convenient and has the right vibe — is key.

Before you book, it’s a good idea to get familiar with the hotel features to look for to ensure your stay is as comfy for you as it is for your pet. Here’s a look at five features of ho...

Now 34, Anna* has been on and off anti-anxiety medications since she was 21. By the time she met with a new physician three years ago, she felt like she had tried everything. “Every medication I took gave me terrible side effects,” she says. Headaches, nausea, sleep disturbances, low sex drive, and even full-blown panic attacks were part of Anna’s daily life. After a while, she succumbed to the idea that she had to deal with side effects if she didn’t want to have anxiety. “But as I got older...

I Never Missed My Son the Way I Miss Office Life

Giselle was always a daddy’s girl. An only child, she took after her father in every way. When he reached his senior years and started having serious health issues, she became his primary caregiver (they are pictured together above).
One day, the 56-year-old Chicago native noticed that her father’s feet were severely swollen. When he admitted they’d been that way for over a year, Giselle was baffled. “I immediately took him to the cardiologist who ordered multiple tests, but it took another t...

Not many grandmothers can take their grandchildren to a park that they designed and named after their native homeland, but this is the reality for Los Angeles-based landscape architect Mia Lehrer, founder of Studio-MLA. Growing up in El Salvador, Lehrer’s family frequented a promontory point overlooking the ocean called Vista Hermosa, or Beautiful View, that was surrounded by a unique landscape. “We also visited Puerta del Diablo with all these impressive rocks around,” Lehrer recalls. Memori...