Hilary Duff says having 4 kids changed what she worries about — and helped her stop chasing success

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Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff

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I taught in public schools for more than a decade. Homeschooling my kids shifted my perspective on a student's success.

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The author taught in public schools for more than a decade before she began homeschooloing her own children.

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I hosted over 140 people at my house for my kids' birthday party. I only spent $800, and everyone had a blast.

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The line for cake at the birthday party.

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My 8-year-old invited his 4 best friends for dinner. I sat at a separate table and watched them have fun independently.

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The author's son invited his best friends for dinner.

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A dietitian, yoga instructor, and mom of 2 shares how she fills up on protein- and fiber-rich foods during her busy days

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Jamie Mok, a registered dietitian and certified yoga instructor, focuses on eating lots of protein and fiber throughout her day.

Jamie Mok

A longevity researcher started taking testosterone in his 50s. He says there are 4 things everyone should know before considering TRT.

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Matt Kaeberlein, the CEO of Optispan, shared his longevity habits.

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Zooey Deschanel says there's one side of herself she never lets her kids see

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Zooey Deschanel says she's careful her kids never see her doubt herself.

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I've been giving my 8-year-old more independence. It's been great for our family.

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The author has been letting her 8-year-old son experiment with more independence in recent months.

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Michelle Obama says she never understood something her mom always said — until she had kids of her own

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Michelle Obama and her mother, Marian Robinson.
Michelle Obama

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I want my child to have it all. That means they probably won't have a sibling.

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The author said people questioned her about having a second child very soon after having her first.

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