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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There are plenty of benefits to having kids participate in sports, but we should also teach them that it's OK to stop

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Direct shot above female gymnast lying down on mat with eyes closed resting on blue mat.
Soraya Chemaly (not pictured) is the author of "The Resilience Myth."

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I let my kids play in the mud, and I don't mind when they wrestle. I've made my peace with dirt and we have a household safe word.

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Bethaney Phillips allows her sons to wrestle and get dirty.

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Young families are still fleeing major cities in huge numbers, a 'big surprise' for metros trying to escape the urban doom loop

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A row of students ages 5-7 raising their hands while standing along a chain-link fence on a playground during recess at P.S. 111, a public school in Hell's Kitchen, New York City.
A row of students ages 5-7 on a playground during recess at a public school in Hell's Kitchen, New York City.

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I've camped across the US with my 5 kids. Here's how to make your kids love camping.

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Victoria Marie Lees on a camping trip with her five young children
The author has taken her five children on several camping trips.

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I moved from NYC to Italy without speaking Italian or having a job. Now, I'm married with 2 kids, and I love my life here.

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Young person wearing backpack, hat, and yellow jacket standing on street in Italy enjoying view of building.
Caroline Chirichella (not pictured) moved to Italy from New York City at the age of 24.

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I was a single mom on a budget. I couldn't afford summer camp for my son, but I still made sure he enjoyed his time off school.

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Ashley Archambault and her sun in a field with sunflowers while on a hike.
Ashley Archambault found creative ways to enjoy summers with her son as a single mom on a budget.

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