I'm 57, have kids in college, and I'm also a grandma. People sometimes don't believe me.
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Dakota Fanning, 31, knows what she wants from this 'next decade'
Dakota Fanning says entering her 30s made her more "in tune" with herself.
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I moved my family and company from the UK to the US. Now that I'm bringing in millions, I worry about ruining my kids.
Jo Baker and her family moved from the UK to Austin in 2013 for her business. She says she doesn't look or sound like a tech CEO in the US.
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I'm a single mom and thought my kid-free trip to Milan was selfish. It turned out to be a great parenting decision.
Barbara Pazur felt a "sense of victory" when she convinced her ex — her daughter's dad — to look after her during a vacation in Italy.
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I'm a mom of 5 and spent years doing everything for my kids. One of them told me he needed to make his own mistakes.
As a mom of five, I was always there to help my kids when they got in trouble. Once they were off to college I realized they needed to make mistakes.
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My husband plays in the NFL. We've lived in 5 different states, and moving is inevitable as a football wife.
Ali Ridgeway is married to John Ridgeway, a defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints. They have a 9 month old baby that often falls asleep during games.
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I've taught elementary school for 10 years. This is what you need to ask at your next parent-teacher conference.
Caregivers should use the 15 minutes they get during a parent-teacher conference to align on key issues. Here's what teachers wish you would ask.
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My mom moved in with me temporarily and ended up staying for 10 years. We split our bills and she helps me with childcare.
I'm a single mom who took in my widowed mother. Living together saved us money, but it also tested my boundaries, patience, and sense of self.
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I grew up without an iPhone. I wish people weren't so attached to theirs.
I paid $275 to see Oasis but watched through fans' phones — and realized how tech has ruined live experiences.
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My 20-year-old son and I went on a cruise together. It was the first time we ever spent one-on-one time.
I never spent one-on-one time with my son, and this cruise would be our first time. I learned he's open to adventure and able to connect with anyone.
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I switched schools 10 times, between homeschool, public, and private. It shaped how I parent.
I switched schools frequently growing up, between homeschool, public, and private. Now, as a teacher and parent, I see no educational path is perfect.
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I pay for date-night babysitters by selling my clutter on Facebook
I've been selling my clutter and old clothes on Facebook for 10 years and still haven't run out of items I want to offload for a few dollars.
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I moved from South Carolina to the 'Hamptons of England.' I feel more supported as a mom here in the Cotswolds.
Audrey Ann Masur, 37, moved to the Cotswolds, aka the 'Hamptons of England,' with her husband and three kids. She said she found the culture more child-friendly.
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We are on day 37 of no paycheck for my husband. We've cut all our subscriptions and have a shopping ban to make it through the shutdown.
My family has had to change the way we spend money because we are on day 37 without a paycheck. I've canceled subscriptions and leaned into meal planning.
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I'm a dad, and I balance 2 careers while parenting. I've embraced imperfection and model resilience for my kids.
Balancing two careers while parenting my two kids has taught me more than any book could. I've embraced imperfection and learned to be present.
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I left a corporate job in Canada to spend more time with my family. It took moving to 2 countries to get it right.
Brendan Pon, 36, said he and his wife wanted to be hands-on parents who were present for their kids' early years.
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As a dietitian and mom, I focus on boosting my kids' immune system during cold months. Here's what I buy.
I stock up on immune-boosting foods from Costco — like yogurt, honey, and mandarins — to help my family stay healthy all winter.
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I'm an empty nester. As a single parent, the shift feels lonely.
As a single parent, being an empty nester feels lonely. I have more time to myself than my married empty-nest friends.
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I've learned that stress-free travel with kids means breaking some rules
Some parents think they have to follow certain rules, such as getting an early start. I prefer to break those rules when traveling with kids.
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The 23 best gift ideas for 12-year-old boys, from fun tech to items that spark creativity
We compiled the best gift ideas for 12-year-old boys for every interest and budget. These presents for tweens include fun tech, music and sports gear.
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I left Nashville for a Maryland suburb. Eleven years later, I've finally made peace with the trade-off.
I moved 11 years ago and I still don't have a close group of friends like I did in Nashville. I do like the slower rhythm and access to water.
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I chose to be a single mom at 38 through IVF. I was worried about stigma, but my only regret is not doing it sooner.
Shivani Singh chose to have her son through IVF at 38. She says balancing work and single motherhood has been possible with her parents' support.
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My family of 6 moved in with my in-laws while our home was renovated. It was stressful, but so good for my kids.
My husband and I decided to renovate our home and needed to move out. Our four daughters loved living with the grandparents despite it being an adjustment.
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I broke a big rule of college applications by writing about my mother. My love for her got me into Yale and Stanford.
My mom and I have a complicated relationship, which I explored in my college apps — but admissions experts advise against writing about your mom.
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My dad, President Jimmy Carter, taught me that you shouldn't retire. I'm 75 and following his example and not slowing down.
Jimmy Carter's son Chip says he learned from his dad to never slow down. He took care of his parents for six years before they died in 2023 and 2024.
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I never thought my family would need SNAP benefits. Then, my husband was laid off just after I had our third kid.
I never thought my family would need SNAP benefits. I was grateful for the help when my husband was laid off right after I had our third kid.
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I haven't kissed anyone in 6 years. It's not because I gave up on love.
Despite her therapist's encouragement to date, Olivia Howell says years without intimacy have helped her heal.
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My ex and I split 10 years ago. He does his co-parenting at my house.
My ex and I let our kids nest in my house. He comes every other weekend to spend time with them. They don't stress about moving from place to place.
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I gave birth to triplets when I was 41 and my husband was 49. There are benefits and drawbacks to being a parent of 3 at an older age.
We had identical triplets in our 40s. While being an older parent has some great benefits, it can still be hard.
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We couldn't afford after school childcare in New York City. My husband and I live on opposite coasts to make it work.
I live in the Bay Area with our son while my husband lives in New York City. It was the only way we could work and pick him up from school.
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My family of 3 is living with my father-in-law while renovating our bathroom. We get free childcare and laundry service.
A mishap while renovating our bathroom caused my family of three to move in with my father-in-law. We get free childcare, among other benefits.
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I struggled for years about whether I wanted to become a mother. I'm glad I came around.
Wanting to have kids — or not — is a no-brainer for many people. For me, the decision to become a mother wasn't so straightforward.
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When my 2 kids moved out for college, I felt so lost. Here's how I stay connected with them.
When my kids head back to their college campuses, I still want to show them that I care about them. Sending care packages has been the answer.
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When grandparents can step in to help with childcare, it can be a huge support. 5 families show how it's not always that simple.
Grandparents who help with childcare provide their families with a huge relief. But these stories show it's not always that simple.
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My mom and I lived 1,500 miles apart for 35 years, then moved in together. It was a mistake.
My mom and I lived 1,500 miles apart for 35 years then tried living together again. We didn't realize how different we'd become.
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Keira Knightley shares the no-nonsense advice from her mom that shaped how she balances work and kids
Keira Knightley says she's "tried to get as much work" as she can in London for the sake of her family.
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After living abroad for 15 years, I no longer fit in back home. I know my son won't either.
Raising his son in Bangkok, Duncan Forgan feels too Scottish to be local — and too foreign to be fully Scottish.
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A 93-year-old shares her secrets for a long life. She says she feels more like 39.
Chris Meyer, 93, shares her secrets of longevity such as listening to others, rolling with the punches, looking glamorous and staying busy.
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A stay-at-home mom's move to Texas was lonely at first. Then she found the secret to making friends.
As a stay-at-home mom who moved to Texas for her husband's job, Erin Grindstaff made friends in a new city through her kids.
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College admissions expert Jeffrey Selingo wants kids and their parents to stop chasing a dream school. Here's what he suggests instead.
Seven practical steps to help your child zero in on the right college or university from journalist, author, and dad of two, Jeffrey Selingo.
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I'm an older mom of 4. As I think about their future, I wish my kids were closer to our extended family.
I wish my kids were closer to our family. As I get older, I'd feel better knowing they'd have people to fall back on in case I'm not around.
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Jennifer Lawrence says she struggled with postpartum anxiety: 'I just thought every time he was sleeping he was dead'
"I had a worse postpartum with my second, but the first time the only thing I was at war with was the rest of the world," Jennifer Lawrence said.
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My family sheltered in our home while Hurricane Melissa raged outside. I kept my routine for my 2 daughters, but some rules went out the window.
Ines Pacheco was in a house with seven other people weathering Hurricane Melissa. She tried to stay positive for her kids, but admits some rules are out.
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We named our youngest Disney. Our other 6 kids have unusual ones, too.
Influencers Aubree and Josh Jones named their seventh child "Disney." The couple has a long tradition of choosing unusual names for their kids.
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I thought I was prepared for my husband's military deployment. Then I realized I had no one to support me.
In this excerpt from her memoir, "Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage," Heather Sweeney shares the loneliness she felt.
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I wasn't expecting to bond with my teenage son's girlfriend over horror movies. We go on double dates.
A perk of sharing a love of horror movies with my son means I've gotten to bond with his girlfriend, too. We go on double dates and to horror events.
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My 83-year-old mom had dementia, and I lived 1,200 miles away. My oldest son visited her regularly, and I called her every day.
Heather Boynton felt guilty that she lived an 18-hour drive from her mom with dementia. But technology helped them both deal with the divide.
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As an entrepreneur, I often think about my legacy. I created an ethical will to share my values with my kids.
Eric Becker wrote a non-financial will for his children. It included family history that helped him re-find himself and focus on legacy.
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Hailey Bieber says she's 'not ashamed' to have full-time help raising her son
Hailey Bieber said she is "super super hands-on" with her son but is "grateful" to have other people in her circle to rely on.
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