Inflation is finally coming for toys, which have been really cheap for a long time. This could mean parents finally buy fewer of them.
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A chaotic morning led me to have a meltdown in front of my five children. It taught me that I needed to be more transparent about my own feelings.
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Becoming a mom changed how I work and support others. Here's what I wish I'd understood sooner and how to build workplaces that truly work for parents.
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My husband and I took our two kids on vacation with my in-laws and his brother's family. It was hard for me to relax at first but we had a good time.
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I sent in bananas and Cheetos as a snack for the preschool class. At pickup, there was a note on the whiteboard that made me feel shamed.
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I enrolled to be a foster parent and ended adopting my son. Becoming a parent in my 40s made me braver.
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When her son's grades slipped, Samantha Wood tried everything she could. It didn't help, and she had to rethink her parenting approach altogether.
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I encouraged my kids to embrace compassion and connection with others on our family road trips. These acts of kindness have become a tradition for us.
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Instead of spending money on day trips or family vacations to keep my kids entertained all summer, I built a backyard they love. We love staying home.
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An in-ground pool wasn't in our budget so we spent $700 on a boxed option from Costco. Five summers later, we're still thrilled with our choice.
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"So many parents feel like they got to show up perfectly for their kids or else they won't get the respect," Michelle Obama said.
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My kid didn't get an invite to a classmate's party. I learned to let her cry, let myself feel angry, and realized that fixing the issue wasn't my job.
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My kids and I moved in with my parents before we join my husband in Chicago. I thought I'd be solo parenting, but I learned it's OK to ask for help.
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The midlife crisis is the latest thing millennials feel priced out of. Blame sluggish hiring and worry over AI claiming jobs.
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My twins were so confused when their uncle came to visit for the first time since he looked just like their dad.
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When I moved to Thailand so I could retire early, I had to let go of my parent guilt. I no longer feel shame for leaving my kids and grandkids behind.
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I needed help at my company because of the workload, so I turned to my father. He has years of experience, but I was nervous about working with him.
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People judged me for taking my young adult kids on a $20,000 trip. But it was a bucket-list trip for us, and we created memories well worth the price.
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I'm a single mom and I've taught my sons vulnerability is a strength and they should talk about their feelings. It's helped me be stronger, too.
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I live with my ex and his wife to coparent our kid. It helps us save money on rent in San Francisco, and has changed how I think about family.
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My parents never had the opportunity to explore Yale while I was a student for the last four years. They didn't fit in with the other families.
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As a mom of five who works from home, I thought once my kids were older, work would get easier. Turns out teens can be as demanding as toddlers.
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Even though my son won't be going to college for years and I'm facing financial stressors, I still make sure to put money in his 529 for college.
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In first grade, a friend told me her grandmother was younger than my mom. I started to feel anxiety about my parents being older than most.
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My sister and I had epic battles as kids, but now we're best friends. The things that once drove me nuts are what I appreciate most about her now.
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Walmart's always been the dorky cousin to oh-so-fashionable Target. That seems to be changing — for kids and adults. Is Walmart actually cool now?
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Vaishali Gauba booked an Airbnb run by a sweet couple in their late 70s. She thought it'd be a typical stay, but it's blossomed into a lasting friendship.
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No one told me how difficult traveling during the first trimester would be. I was tired, nauseated, and needed to be flexible with my plans.
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I was rushed to the ER with appendicitis. Instead of the pain or the surgery I was facing, I could only think about who would take care of my baby.
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"If I go to my grave and know that my son has outdone me, I'm in heaven," Arnold Schwarzenegger said.
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My dad moved to Mexico after my parents split. He took me on a trip when I was 12 years old that changed our relationship and we still travel together.
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Six months after she was born, her dad and I were not in a relationship anymore. I felt erased from her life, especially after all I did for her.
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I'm happy my 12- and 14-year old have friends, but all these social outings are expensive. I'm using it as an opportunity to talk to them about money.
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Ariba Mobin was 7 when her father died of heart failure. His absence growing up has shaped her personal values and how she parents her own children.
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Rene Byrd had frozen her eggs before she met her now-husband who is seven years younger than her. She had already lived what she wanted to before.
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My sister and I lived in a small town in Iowa in the '80s, and we were known for being identical twins. I had to learn who I really was.
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I'm always on the hunt for free and low-cost secondhand items. The trick is hunting in the right neighborhoods and keeping an eye out for freebies.
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Take a look back at how fatherhood has changed over the last 100 years, from the effects of industrialization to the rise of stay-at-home dads.
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I didn't realize until I became a parent that my parents sent me to camp because they needed a break. I don't send my kids to camp so we can travel.
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Since I became a mom, I've heard strangers everywhere say how fast kids grow up. At my last preschool drop off, I realized they'll never be little again.
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My daughter decided to move back home after college to save money. I had to adjust to another adult in the house, so we agreed on rules.
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Judy Koutsky grew up with an older mom who told her no to rush marriage and kids. She listened and waited until 37. It's made her a better parent.
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I went to a Division II college as a swimmer. The sport changed my life and helped me meet my husband. I owe it all to my parents' investment in me.
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Mary Kay McBrayer upgraded to first class for an overnight flight with her 8-month-old. She booked coach on the return flight and was much happier.
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One day into summer break and I was sick of my four kids asking for snack after snack. My easy solution keeps them satisfied and saves money.
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Smartphones connect my teens to each other, and to me. There's a place for them in our family, as long as I'm modeling healthy boundaries.
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