Charlize Theron says being a single mom was 'one of the healthiest decisions' she ever made

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Charlize Theron says being a single mom works for her.

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Kylie Kelce on the difference between spouses and family: 'I chose my husband. I didn't choose my kids.'

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Jason and Kylie Kelce are still going strong even after nearly seven years of marriage and four kids.

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A mother and daughter were estranged — then Thanksgiving came. Here's how they spent it.

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Leslie Glass, left, at an event in the period she was estranged from her daughter. Lindsey Glass, right, at a Turkey Burn event on Thanksgiving.
Leslie Glass, left, at an event in the period she was estranged from her daughter. Lindsey Glass, right, at a Turkey Burn event on Thanksgiving to get her mood up.

Leslie and Lindsey Glass

'Modern Family' star Julie Bowen has a tip for starting conversations with her teenage sons that works like 'magic'

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"Modern Family" star Julie Bowen has a trick up her sleeve when it comes to communicating with her teenage sons.

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I was a single mother who struggled to raise my son. Seeing him propose to his girlfriend felt like an achievement for both of us.

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The author's son proposed to his girlfriend after a difficult childhood.

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Brooke Shields says dropping a kid off at college and becoming an empty nester is 'not easy for the moms'

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Brooke Shields dropped her younger daughter, Grier, off at college and is happy that she'll be near her big sister, Rowan. (pictured).

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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

Nara Smith, who makes food from scratch on TikTok, says it can take up to 7 hours to film a sandwich video — and her kids eat a much simpler meal in the meantime

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Nara Smith is a model and influencer known for her videos of making food from scratch.

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My mom had me at 22. Having a young mother has helped us become close friends in adulthood.

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The author, left, has a young mom, right.

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My son is heading to college in the fall, and he's behaving worse than ever. I finally understand why.

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The writer's son is misbehaving before he heads to college.

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