Adopting the slang of my Gen Alpha kids took me from being an outsider to someone who is in on the joke

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The author said her three kids (not shown) were all using Gen Alpha lingo when they spoke. She decided to join in so she could connect with them.

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Sometimes my adult kids don't get along. I'm their mother, but it's not my job to fix their problems.

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The author wants her now adult kids to stay close for life.

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My family of 5 moved in with my parents. We pitch in with household bills and cooking, and we give each other space.

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The author and her family moved in with her parents this year.

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I quit fast-paced journalism to care for my sick mom. My experience in both led me to become a celebrant at funerals.

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Journalist Mandy Appleyard, who worked in the UK, the US, and Asia, became a caretaker for her sick mom. She later switched careers to preside at funerals.

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I'm a dietitian who stocks up on these 10 foods at Costco so I can fill my daughter's lunch box in 5 minutes or less

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I've come up with nutritious lunch recipes that my 10-year-old will actually eat at school.

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A CEO and busy mom of 7 said sprint workouts helped her get fitter than ever with less time in the gym

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Maria Colacurcio is CEO of software company Syndio as well as an elite athlete who competes in world championships of Hyrox, a popular fitness race.

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My grandparents took me to The Little Gym when I was a kid. Years later, they helped me buy it.

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Sarah Cantera now owns the Little Gym she went to as a kid.

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As my mom aged, I had to care for her more and more. I regret the time I missed with my youngest daughter.

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The author, pictured with her youngest daughter, said she regrets how much caring for her mother took her away from her parenting.

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As a parenting coach, I knew I had to give my daughter permission to be sad — even at Disney World

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The author said that not even being at a magical spot like Disney World could prevent her kids from having meltdowns.

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I had to sell my mom's home to cover assisted living costs. Downsizing her belongings brought us together.

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The author's mom is enjoying trying on hats.

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