Want to live in 10 of the most popular school districts? Be ready to pay double — or quadruple — the price.

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After watching me work from home, my teen got his own clients and made $5,000 in one summer. It helped him find his career path.

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The author's son learned from her while she was working from home.

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My kids didn't do their summer homework. I don't regret how we spent our break, but I still feel slightly guilty.

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The author said the summer break with her family went by quickly, and they didn't get much homework done.

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My daughter started taking public transportation to school at just 10. The independence has given her a lot of confidence.

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My daughter and I during a trip to Morocco. I'm glad the independence she's gained while taking public transit in Washington, DC, has made her a more confident traveler anywhere we go.

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Nex Playground fits with a trend of products for parents who want to limit screen time

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The Nex Playground console's basketball game.

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My son's soccer team only won one game all season. I helped coach, and losing brought us closer together.

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The author helped coach her son's soccer team.

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Jennifer Lopez said she wondered whether she was enough for her kids as a single mom

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Jennifer is the mom of 16-year-old twins.

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My kids wanted to donate toys to other kids after a hurricane hit our town. I'm so proud of them.

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The author taught her two young daughters how to declutter with the KonMari method.

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My mother-in-law often asks my kids when they'll make them great-grandparents. I don't mind if it never happens.

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The author doesn't mind if she doesn't become a grandparent.

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My son used to hate hiking. After visiting 40 national parks, I've found the tricks for making it fun for him.

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Author Amanda Adler with Son at Death Valley
I've gone on many hikes with my son, and we've found ways to have fun doing them.

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