I'm a financial educator. This is how I talked to my two kids about the cost of college.
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I'm a 42-year-old mom who often wears matching outfits with my 10-year-old. It helps my body image and brings us closer together.
I was wary of buying the same clothes as my kid. I was worried about my body, but my daughter taught me how easy confidence can be.
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My teen and I went on a 'side trip' during our family vacation. As a dad of twins, the one-on-one time was priceless.
I took my teen son on an expensive "side trip" during our family vacation. As a dad of twins, this one-on-one time was rare and worth every penny.
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My family of 5 has made lifestyle adjustments to save money. We buy generic grocery brands and cut back on subscription services.
My family of 5 saves money on groceries by meal-planning and checking per-unit prices. We also cut down on subscription services and shop secondhand.
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A 29-year-old became a new mom — and months later, caregiver to her dad with Alzheimer's. She's part of the growing 'sandwich generation.'
Rachael Piltch-Loeb learned her dad had Alzheimer's months after her son was born. She became part of the "sandwich generation."
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My college-age daughter still lives at home. I don't know how involved I should be as she becomes an adult.
I don't know if I should step in when my daughter oversleeps or forgets to do her laundry. I want to be helpful, but I also want her to be an adult.
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I negotiated to make my hybrid role fully remote so I could spend more time at home. It was a mistake.
The fully remote job I wanted no longer serves me and my family. Now I'm negotiating to return to the office a few days a week.
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My child was defiant from the start. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Every time we told our son when he was little "no" he would reply with "why?" Being defiant made him a more caring person.
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I've toured countless colleges with my kids, and the visits can be a drag. Here's how we made them more fun.
College campuses can blend together, and the tours can become real drags. To make the trips more exciting, we started video diaries.
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Once a week, my husband and I each take a night off from parenting. It makes us better partners and parents.
Parents need time to decompress, so my husband and I take separate nights off from our kids. If one of us isn't thriving, neither one of us is.
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I decided to adopt a baby at 47 when my first 2 kids were headed to college. I was surprised by the way people reacted.
I decided to adopt as a single 47-year-old. I'd always wanted a third child, but I was surprised by how people reacted to my decision.
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Roblox CEO says he wants to protect your kids — but you're going to need to pitch in, too.
Roblox CEO David Baszucki discusses safety concerns as the gaming platform attracts 85 million daily users, with 40% under the age of 13.
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I took 'grandmaternity' leave. I was able to spend precious time with my grandchild and help my daughter.
As my daughter's due date got closer, I decided to cut down at work in case she needed my help. I stepped in when my son-in-law had to return to work.
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I've learned that working multiple part-time jobs works better for me as a mom. I like making my own schedule.
Having multiple part-time jobs instead of one full-time role works better for me as a mom. I like the flexibility and can spend more time with my son.
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I've learned that part of raising emotionally strong teens is letting them experience uncomfortable feelings
Nothing prepares you for the moment when your child is hurting in a way you can't fix. Instead of stepping in, I helped her by empowering her instead.
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My husband quit his job to become our kids' primary caretaker. Here's what has surprised me most about having a stay-at-home dad in our family.
Having a husband who is a stay-at-home dad is great, but mom guilt never goes away. These five things have surprised me most about our arrangement.
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I didn't tell my kids their grandfather had died. I learned that I can't keep them from reality.
When my kids' grandfather died I didn't know when to share the news with them. I overcomplicated things when I should've been honest.
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I spent months trying to 'fix' my son's emotional outbursts. He ended up teaching me something about myself instead.
I'm a therapist and mom of four. My son taught me more about myself and how I parent a sensitive child, and now I can help my patients do the same.
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My parents moved from Korea to the US in the 70s. I was raised by a community of immigrants.
My parents moved from Korea to the US in the 70s but made sure we were still exposed to Korean culture. Their friends became like family to us.
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My daughter called me from college every day, crying because she hated it. I had to go against all parenting advice to help her adjust.
My daughter thought she was ready for college, but she hated it. She called crying daily — until we finally found what worked for her.
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I'm a single mom with 2 kids. We moved from New York to Portugal, and life is so much better now.
Lisa White lived in New York her entire life and never imagined leaving until about two years ago when she pulled her kids from public school.
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I had post-adoption depression. Getting back into my routine and seeing a therapist helped me regain my parenting confidence.
I didn't expect to experience post-adoption depression when I adopted at 47. It took time for me to regain my confidence as a parent.
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I used to believe success was only about climbing the corporate ladder. I'm grateful my mom showed me that taking a step back can bring happiness, too.
My mother made difficult choices about her career, which allowed her to be the ultimate caregiver. Her example taught me how to help my family thrive.
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The Dutch have discovered the secret to balancing kids and career
America's parents are balancing babies and career growth. One simple policy could make it easier for them to do both.
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I prioritized family time when my son was little. I'm so proud to see him do the same with his family.
I prioritized my family and now that my son has his won, he's doing the same. We didn't believe in gender norms and wanted to raise a balanced adult.
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Billionaire Melinda French Gates says she wanted her kids 'to know they were lucky'
Melinda French Gates said she used chores, an allowance, and perspective to stop her children becoming entitled despite their family's enormous wealth.
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I left my husband behind on my 50th birthday to go hiking in Utah. Traveling separately is good for our marriage.
Now that our kids are grown, my husband and I have found that each one shares different interests with us — including some we don't share with each other.
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My husband and I are both alphas. Our household never lacks leadership, but it does sometimes need a bit of extra negotiation.
My husband and I are both alphas. It can be hard for one of us to step back and let the other one take the lead when it comes to household decisions.
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Spending time with my 3 kids individually instead of all together has been a game changer. I connect with them better.
I started spending time with my three kids individually instead of all together. It's reduced sibling rivalry and I connect with them better.
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Being a stay-at-home mom made me feel unequal to my husband. Remote work changed that and I couldn't be happier.
Janine Clements quit her job when she had her first child. For years, she felt unequal to her husband until both of them started working remotely.
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This stroller is getting $300 more expensive because of tariffs, a baby store owner tells me
Parents, get ready: It looks like it's going to get a lot more expensive to raise a family. A baby store owner shares why tariffs mean higher prices.
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At 62, I became the legal guardian of my grandchild. I'm more patient and wiser than the first time I parented.
My husband and I became legal guardians of our grandchild. We are more patient now than the first time around we parented.
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My husband is 23 years older than me. I worry he won't live to see our kids graduate and become adults.
Caroline Chirichella, 36, loves her husband, 59, but worries he won't be around long enough to enjoy being a grandparent and grow old with her.
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I had my first kid at 45. I'm financially stable and have years of life experience to guide me.
I had my first kid at 45. I'm more financially stable and had time to travel, but I have less energy than most of my mom friends.
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I work so hard to provide a good life for my 4 kids that I hardly ever see them anymore
I have four kids and my husband and I work over 110 combined hours to provide for them. I realized I rarely see them anymore.
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My son got in trouble at school. It's hard not being able to fight his battles
Kris Ann Valdez's son is being bullied in school and recently kicked and punched a classmate who'd been harassing him. She wants to help.
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As a family law attorney, I'm seeing RTO mandates affect custody arrangements. Parents need to talk about the school schedule for next year now.
Kim Nutter practices marital and family law. She recommends starting slowly with changes in schedule and use the spring to plan for next school year.
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Millennial parents have become so unhinged, the government is stepping in
They profited from their kids on TikTok. Now they have to pay their kids.
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My parents had my youngest sister when I was 17. Helping care for her made me feel older than my peers.
When my sister was born I took on many caregiving responsibilities. At the time, it strained friendships and distracted me at school.
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Remote work has been the best thing for me as a parent but the worst as a person
Margaux Blanchard loved remote work, at first, but as the months went by she felt something she didn't expect: a deep, gnawing loss of self.
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Sam Altman has a crib recommendation — and it's not the Snoo
Altman's top baby gear picks so far are the Cradlewise crib and lots of burp cloths.
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Kylie Kelce on the difference between spouses and family: 'I chose my husband. I didn't choose my kids.'
Kylie Kelce has been married to former NFL player Jason Kelce since 2018 and they share four daughters. She believes strongly in dating her husband.
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I helped my daughter get into law school by pulling strings and got her a job at my law firm. Some colleagues don't respect her at work.
I helped jump-start my daughter's career. She's brilliant, but people don't respect her because of the strings I pulled. I don't regret helping her.
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My aging parents are in Hong Kong and I'm in LA. I recently dropped everything to spend 3 months caring for them, leaving my own family behind.
Sometimes I have to drop everything and travel 7,000 miles to help care for my aging parents. I'm glad I can be there when they need me though.
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The marvelous, tormented life of Stan Lee's 'greatest creation'
Stan Lee called her his "greatest creation." Now JC Lee is on a quest to reclaim his empire — and live up to his legend.
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My toddler threw an epic tantrum in public. The advice I got from another mom stuck with me for years.
Another mom came to my rescue and said something that has stayed with me for years: "We've all been there."
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I wasn't prepared for the care crisis that hit my family. I'm learning how to raise 3 kids while tending to my aging parents.
My sandwich generation story has me caring for my aging parents, a disabled sibling, and my own three kids. Here's what I wish I'd done to prepare.
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My Gen Z daughter and I approach our careers differently. She values flexibility in the workplace, and I value loyalty.
I'm from Gen X and my daughter is Gen Z. We have generational differences in how we approach careers, money, and communication, but we get along well.
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Kids love Elon Musk's Cybertrucks. It can be awkward for some parents.
For the 6-year-old crowd, the Cybertruck is an unproblematic symbol of awesome. It doesn't matter if Elon Musk's popularity is declining.
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