My kids don't need another coach yelling from the bleachers. I'm choosing to focus on their love of the game instead.

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The author is sitting in the bleachers at a youth sports event.
The author said she wants her kids to truly enjoy the sports they play and is trying to put less focus on winning or losing.

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I've had kids in elementary school for 16 years. Now that my youngest is moving on, I realize I wish I'd done a few things differently.

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The author's son wearing a white graduation gown and cap.
The author's son is graduating from elementary school this year.

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Schools are the new battleground for AI. Parents are asking: Do we actually want this tech?

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kids using a chromebook
AI programs are being used to teach reading and math in some elementary schools.

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We have 3 kids under 3. We left a trip early and realized we needed to reset our expectations.

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The author with her three kids on a wooden boardwalk.
The author and her husband decided to end a family trip early.

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When I was younger, being present was easier. Now that I have kids, I'm rethinking what it means to me.

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A mother exhausted on the couch while two kids play.
The author (not pictured) had an easier time being present before she was a parent.

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I took my kids — all under 8 — to Epic Universe. Here are 5 things that made our visit a total success.

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Woman a Epic Universe
The author visited Super Nintendo World in Orlando.

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I'm an aunt to 12 kids. Staying close to them as teenagers takes more effort than I expected.

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The author wearing a beanie and standing in the snow.
The author has 12 nieces and nephews.

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My mom saw strengths where others saw hobbies. I parent the same way now.

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The author's children.
The author said she is making a special effort to help her kids recognize their talents after realizing her mom had quietly been doing the same for her.

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I was scared to let my kids bike alone or go to sleepovers. Giving my 10-year-old more independence has helped me be more confident, too.

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The author with her family in front of a body of water.
The author and her husband have three kids.

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My kids are 5, 3, and 1, and we live in the suburbs. We walk whenever possible instead of taking our minivan.

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The author lives in the suburbs of Southern California with three kids, but walks whenever she can.

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