We cuddle our kids to sleep. Our oldest is 9, and we don't plan to change our bedtime routine anytime soon.

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Melissa Noble and her husband cuddle with their kids before bed each night.

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I never wanted kids. My partner has a son, and it's been unexpectedly great.

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Alexandra Saville (not pictured) never wanted kids but was surprised by how much she enjoyed having a relationship with her partner's son.

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I decided not to have a second child and have no regrets. The benefits are just too good.

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Nicole Findlay's son is an only child.

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I'm remarried but still have the instincts of a single mom. I always ensure I make enough money to support my son on my own.

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Ashley Archambault was a single mom for seven years before getting remarried.

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Ryan Reynolds — who has 4 kids with Blake Lively — says he wants more: 'The more the merrier'

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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have four kids together.

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My family of 4 tried Bonefish Grill for the first time. Our $120 meal was so great that this might just be our new favorite chain.

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My family of four and I went to Bonefish Grill for the first time.

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I became a widow at 49 and found online dating soul-crushing. So I did something about it.

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Widow Nicky Wake set up a dating app for bereaved people like her.

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I'm happy I was an only child. It made me more independent and I got more financial support from my parents.

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Sandrine Jacquot is an only child.

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When I had children, my mother-in-law refused to be called 'Grandma,' which confused me. 30 years later, I finally understand.

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The author, not pictured, couldn't understand her aging mother-in-law.

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Growing up, my parents didn't discipline me. Now, I'm doing authoritative parenting — and it's working.

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Beth Rush and her siblings were not disciplined while growing up, and she decided to try an authoritative parenting style.

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