When Do Mobile Games Ditch Free-to-Play? When They’re Made to Babysit.

In-app purchases can rake in the dough … and for games targeted at children, that’s a problem.
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KatieCam: Tesla’s Elon Musk on Being a Dad (Video)

Because trying to colonize Mars alone isn’t enough responsibility.
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KatieCam: Anne Sweeney and I. Marlene King on Parent-Policed TV (Video)

Would they let their kids watch “Pretty Little Liars”?
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KatieCam: The Lighter Side of Cisco’s John Chambers

John Chambers, Chairman and CEO of Cisco, tells Katie Boehret about learning to fly a helicopter and being scolded by his granddaughter.
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Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer Leans In About How She Decided to Become CEO While Pregnant

Wrote the exec: “Could I really take the helm of Yahoo when I was 28 weeks pregnant?” She could and did.
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Something to Be Thankful For: Brett Bullington’s Recovery Path Is Made by Walking (Video)

The beloved Silicon Valley exec and investor is on the mend.
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October Surprise: Yahoo CEO Mayer and Husband Have Baby Boy

Welcome to the world, Baby Boy Bogue!
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News Byte

Freed Moves From COO to Strategic Adviser at Etsy

According to an internal announcement today, Etsy COO Adam Freed will be shifting his job at the online marketplace for vintage and handmade goods to become a strategic adviser to CEO Chad Dickerson. The move for the former Google exec is personal, said sources — Freed recently had twins and has wanted to spend more time with his family. He’ll work part-time now on strategic initiatives at the New York-based Etsy.

How Private Can You Get? Origami’s Social Network Takes Families Into the Fold.

Another social network, but only for your family.
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New CEO’s Pregnancy Was Not an Issue for Yahoo Board

Kudos. And congratulations.
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The Draper Family Will See You Now