I thought focusing on grades would push my son harder. It crushed his confidence instead.

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The author said she stoped focusing on her kids' grades first when reviewing the report cards.

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Mindy Kaling, 46, says becoming a mom changed why she wanted to lose weight

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Mindy Kaling says having kids made her rethink her health.

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Serena Williams says freezing her eggs in her 20s lifted 'all this weight' off her shoulders

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Serena Williams said she made the right decision to freeze her eggs in her 20s.

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Matthew McConaughey's mom, 94, says an old-school parenting style helped her raise 'loving and productive' men

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Matthew McConaughey's mother, Kay McConaughey, says this parenting rule helped her raise three sons.

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

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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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Victoria Beckham says one piece of advice changed how she thinks about mom guilt

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Victoria Beckham says a conversation with a fellow designer taught her to think differently about mom guilt.

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Emma Grede was criticized for saying she's a 'three-hour' mom. We asked 4 ambitious working moms what they think.

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Emme Grede was criticized for saying she's a "max three-hour mum" on the weekends in a recent profile.

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Scarlett Johansson says hitting 75% as a parent means 'you're winning'

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Scarlett Johansson.
Scarlett Johansson says having her first kid was a "big turning point" in her life.

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I'm a 6-time surrogate who wasn't fulfilled in my finance career. I quit to start a surrogacy agency and make more money now.

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Leighton Meester says she sticks to one self-care habit — even on her earliest mornings

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Leighton Meester.

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