I've let my kids take Amtrak by themselves since they were 13. I love giving them independence.

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Sara Clarke's son in front of an Amtrak sign
The author's son has taken the Amtrak alone since he was 13.

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I've tested countless sleep tips for my job. Following the viral Dutch method actually helped me feel refreshed.

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The writer sits on her bed while wearing a green, black, and white shirt.
The author said she has experimented with many tips and tricks to get a good night's sleep. She was surprised how well the viral Dutch method worked for her.

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After raising 5 kids, I wasn't prepared for how quiet life would feel. I miss the chaos.

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The author raised five kids, and now that they are adults, she misses the chaos.

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I took a gap year from college and lived out of my car. I then launched a side hustle that has turned into a lucrative career.

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Kit Huffman peeking out of the roof of her car
The author took a gap year to live out of her car and start a side hustle.

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I teach at Harvard and encourage my students to use AI on every assignment. They just have to follow my ground rules.

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The author is a professor at Harvard and allows for AI in the classroom.

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My husband and son went on a trip abroad. I'm glad I didn't go.

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The author's son and husband at a match at Tottenham Stadium.
The author said her husband and son went on a one-on-one trip while she stayed home. Seeing their smiles from inside Tottenham Stadium brought her joy.

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Family dinners are hard for 2 working parents to coordinate. My husband and I finally found a way to divide the work.

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A fridge door is decorated with a picture, a calendar and a grocery list.
The author said she and her kitchen don't work well together in the kitchen. She said she and her husband still found a way to divide the load when it comes to making dinner for their family of six.

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I took a pay cut so I could live a calmer life. It was worth it, but affording city life became more difficult.

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The author (not pictured) struggled to live in London after taking a pay cut.

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Having 3 young kids left my husband and me exhausted and disconnected. This is what we did to feel like a team again.

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Family poising for photo
The author and her husband have three kids under 3.

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I thought I was a failure because I needed a CPAP machine. Now I tell everyone how great I sleep.

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Woman wearing CPAP machine
The author realized that using a CPAP machine was helping her.

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