I left my husband behind on my 50th birthday to go hiking in Utah. Traveling separately is good for our marriage.
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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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I've shared custody of my twins for 15 years. Now they're adults, and the rules have completely changed.
My ex and I had a custody agreement that split our twins' time 50/50. Now they text whenever they want to come over, and I think it's a parenting win.
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Neither of my kids has won the Student of the Month award this year. I shouldn't care, but I do.
My kids haven't won the Student of the Month award this year and I care more than they do. I needed the validation more than they did.
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I used to judge stay-at-home moms until I became one. I was surprised at how much I love it.
Dyana Lederman moved to LA as an aspiring Hollywood sitcom writer. She judged stat-at-home moms and never wanted to be one. Then she got pregnant.
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Gwyneth Paltrow says she should have treated her stepchildren as her own 'way faster' than she did
To not be seen as an "evil stepmother," Gwyneth Paltrow says she decided to embody a maternal essence, which she described as being like the sun.
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Parenting adult kids is harder than little ones. I had more control when they were young.
I didn't think much about when my kids would be adults and out of the house. They still need me and call me regularly.
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My teen gets annoyed when I don't remember every little thing she has told me. I remember feeling the same way with my own mother.
When I was young, I complained when my mom couldn't remember everything I told her. Now my teen is frustrated with me for the same reason.
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I refused to pay for my daughter's college and instead had her take out student loans. I didn't want to ruin my financial freedom.
Paying for my daughter's college tuition would have ruined my chances of saving for retirement. Instead, I helped pay for her car and housing.
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I was widowed at 36 with four kids. I've found new love, and my partner helps me honor my husband's life.
Mindy Rouse's husband died when she was 36. She was left to parent their four children alone. A year after his death she started dating again.
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We moved from New York City to a small town in Argentina. People are far more patient with my kids here.
We moved from New York City to Salta. My kids come with me everywhere, and are used to being around other kids in public. People are more patient.
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I wanted to have lots of kids. Now I think being the rich auntie is better for me.
I helped raised my family's kids and my idea of having lots of kids have changed. I'm leaning into being the rich auntie for now.
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I'm a single mom, so becoming an empty nester was painful. I couldn't focus all my energy on my kids anymore.
When my sons went to college, I was forced to live in my empty nest, which always seemed too silent. I had to face my emotions for the first time.
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My dog sitting side hustle allows me guilt-free indulgences like a treat at Starbucks or a mini shopping spree at Athleta
Our family wasn't ready to get a new dog after ours died, so I leaned into dog sitting. Now these furry friends bring in money instead of costing us.
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I had my daughter at 40, and my mom had me at 19. I don't know whether being an older or younger parent is better.
My parents had me young and things were hard for them. I had my daughter at 40 and I'm glad, but I have less energy.
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My college-aged sons spent spring break with me, exploring a new city. There are only a few family vacations like this left.
We spent spring break exploring Boston. As my sons get older, I know they'll become less interested in family vacations, so I cherished this one.
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I was terrified to lose my hair during chemo, but it brought out the best in my kids
I was worried about not being able to hide that I was sick when my hair started to fall during chemo. My kids showed me they are braver than me.
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The best and worst thing about working from home is that I'm close to my kids
Brendan Cosgrove has two young children. While he loves working from home and being near them, he sometimes misses his 1-hour commute to and from work.
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I fixed everything for my oldest daughter, and it backfired. I'm raising my youngest to be independent.
With my oldest, I intervened and helped whenever she needed me. Now with my youngest, I'm trying to step back and let her be independent.
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I was a stay-at-home mom. Now, I'm a fashion influencer in her 50s with brand deals and a podcast.
Caroline Baudino is a 53-year-old fashion and lifestyle influencer. She used to be a stay-at-home mom before a pivotal event changed her life.
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I show love by taking care of everything. It was exhausting and nearly ruined my 15-year marriage.
My love language is acts of service, but I was one unloaded dishwasher away from a full-blown meltdown. I had to change to protect my marriage.
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I will track my daughter on Life360 when she goes to college in the fall — and it's nonnegotiable
My daughter is heading to college, and I plan to track her on Life360 for at least the first few months. But I may also track her for all four years.
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I thought getting an Alexa would be good for our family. Instead, it ruined our manners.
At first my 5-year-old was into having a smart assistant. But slowly we started yelling and being rude to our Alexa. I had to put the device away.
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I was the person who could handle anything, but then I became a mom
Shea Karssing was addicted to achievement. She'd launched a business, completed an Ironman, and published a book. Becoming a mom changed everything.
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My teen asked for a $28 phone case that she didn't need. I used that as an opportunity to teach her about wants versus needs.
Like all teens, mine wants a lot of things, so I have to say 'no' quite often. Here's how I'm keeping that from ruining our relationship.
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Becoming a parent in my 40s made me rethink my health. My daughter deserves a mom who is strong, present, and energized.
I got pregnant at 42, and being an older mom made me rethink my health. I now exercise regularly and getting good sleep is non-negotiable.
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My baby hit his head in the airplane bathroom. I obsessed over his health for the entire trip.
My 10-month-old accidentally bumped his head while getting his diaper changed in the plane. I obsessed about his health during our entire trip.
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I'm trying to raise my kids to be independent, but my husband still wants to baby them. It's causing issues in our marriage.
I'm teaching my kids to be independent by allowing them to cook and clean for themselves. But my husband wants them to be completely dependent on him.
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My family takes turns making dinner. It's helped us connect with our teens.
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