I thought trying for another baby would feel hopeful. It felt terrifying.

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The author got pregnant with her second child when her oldest was 2.

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After my divorce, I needed a support system that didn't come from romance. I made new friends, but it took time.

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The author started making new friends after her divorce.

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A comment my mother made when I was 16 still sticks with me today. It shaped how I parent.

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The author (not pictured) said a comment her mom made while in a dressing room with her has stuck with her for years.

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Moving to DC was the right call for my career, but I missed New York. I found a way to get the best of both worlds.

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Leaving New York made me appreciate the city's energy and public transit.

Anika Nayak

My husband and I haven't taken a child-free vacation in years. We've still found ways to keep our trips romantic.

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Child-free vacations aren't much of an option for us. Traveling as a family has reshaped how we think about romance.

Kerri King

My husband and I aren't hiding our AI use from our kids. We are helping them learn how to use it.

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The author (not pictured) said that she and her husband often use AI to make life and work easier and faster. Now, they're helping their kids learn to do the same.

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My wife didn't want to travel where I did, so I went on a trip without her. It worked out surprisingly well for both of us.

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I'd always wanted to visit Cleveland. My wife didn't, so I went without her.

Ash Jurberg

My family of 5 outgrew our Subaru Outback. The hybrid Mazda CX-90 might be the solution for space and cost of living.

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The author drove the Mazda CX-90 during a multigenerational trip.

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I'm a college admissions expert, and my top students use AI. Here's how your kids should use AI on their essays.

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Should students be allowed to use AI on their college admissions essays?

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A stranger offered to pay for the World Cup trip I promised my sons, but couldn't afford. I thought it was a scam.

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The author with his twin sons at a World Cup Match in Seattle.
The author was able to take his twin sons to a World Cup match in Seattle because of the kindness and generosity of a complete stranger.

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