A summer day in the life of a mom of 11, from slow mornings and new hobbies to late-night laundry

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lisa's kids sitting in a living room together
Summer means no school, more playtime, and lots of family fun.

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A mother and daughter were estranged for 4 years. Now they're on good terms, and less codependent.

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Lindsey Glass with her mother, Leslie Glass.

Lindsey and Leslie Glass

I tried a 'kid-safe' smartphone with no social media. I loved it but would change one thing.

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Teens jumping up holding Gabb phones; a hand holding a Gabb 4 Pro smartphone with texts showing.

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I've never wanted kids, and I love my child-free life. I value my independence more than anything.

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Monique Lindner and a dog smiling by the water.
Monique Lindner lives a child-free life.

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Our backyard is a free-for-all hangout spot for neighborhood kids. Everyone follows the same simple rules, or they go home.

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Kids playing outside together, two kids holding hands to form a bridge and other kids running under their hands.
The author says that kids in their neighborhood often come to their backyard to play.

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Child-focused parenting is exhausting. Some parents are finally ditching it.

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A colorful child's birthday party with a mom cheering up a crying daughter

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I'm a mom of 2. My picky eaters love these Trader Joe's staples for a quick, easy dinner.

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Composite image, on the left the author is holding green beans from Trader Joe's in front of the refrigerated section, on the right a package of meat lasagna is in the refrigerator.
Green beans and meat lasagna from Trader Joe's are staples in the author's household.

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I'm a proud, child-free cat lady. Children are still important to me — I just don't want any of my own.

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Christina Wyman says she's proud to be a child-free cat lady.

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I visited 'the world's most joyful museum,' and it reminded me that creativity isn't just for kids

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The main foyer of the Young Victoria and Albert Museum. It has an open plan floor, ringed by the exhibits over two levels, with a large spiral staircase and cafe in the centre.
The Young Victoria & Albert Museum is located in Bethnal Green, London.

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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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