{
  "id": 6627044,
  "title": "I'm a divorced mom who takes my kids out to eat 4 times a month. It's expensive, but worth it.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/im-a-divorced-mom-who-takes-my-kids-out-to-eat-4-times-a-month-its",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-10T18:49:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/weekly-restaurant-dates-help-parent-stay-connected-to-kids-teens-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The author, a divorced mother of two teenagers, takes her kids out to eat at least four times a month. These outings provide quality time together, away from the distractions of home. Going out to eat is a worthwhile expense for the author, as it helps her stay connected with her kids and creates lasting memories. She enjoys trying new foods and restaurants with her children, while still keeping an eye on her budget and planning her grocery expenses around these outings. The author finds these dinners to be a valuable investment in her relationship with her kids, who are growing more independent and spending more time with their peers.",
  "summary": "Weekly restaurant dates have become my favorite way to connect with my kids. It's nice to enjoy a meal without the usual distractions of home.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}