I'm a billionaire with 8 kids. Here's how I avoid spoiling them — and my most important parenting rule

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John Caudwell and family
John Caudwell has eight children spanning decades in age. His youngest, pictured here with his partner, Olympic cyclist Vžesniauskaitė, are 2 and 5.

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I've raised my 3 kids across Switzerland, Australia, and the US — each culture has taught me valuable parenting lessons

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Family eating ice cream, walking down sidewalk
Switzerland

Naomi Tsvirko

What Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and other tech execs have said about parenting

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Mark Zuckerberg side by side Sundar Pichai
Tech execs like Mark Zuckerberg, left, and Sundar Pichai, right, have spoken about their approach to parenting.

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I'm a parenting coach and mom of 3. Here's how I avoid shopping meltdowns.

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Shot of small boy lying on floor and fusses while his mom and dad shops for groceries.
The author said she used to dread shopping with her kids (not pictured), but she's developed a way to keep the peace when they ask for things.

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I research self-regulation for a living. As a parent, it can be hard to follow my own advice.

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The author poses while in a screened-in porch.
The author studies self-regulation for a living, but admits he can have a hard time following his own advice when parenting.

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My 3 kids all need very different parenting styles from me. Being fair doesn't mean being the same.

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The author's children pose with a dog.
The author said she learned that her three children each require unique parenting approaches to help them thrive.

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I was the first person in my friend group to have kids. At first, I was lonely, but then they started asking me for advice.

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A mother holds her baby in her arms.

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I went on a vacation without my family. I don't feel selfish about it.

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The author enjoying the sights of Vancouver

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Sam Altman enters his dad influencer era by setting a baby crib trend

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Side by side images of Sam Altman and Cradlewise smart crib.
Sam Altman's favorite crib is nearly $2,000.

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I dreaded my teens dating, but it's brought me closer to them. They talk to me about everything — I've even helped draft break-up texts.

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Terri Peters with her husband and two kids, they are smiling at the camera and standing in front of Morton's Steakhouse.
Terri Peters was nervous when her kids started dating, but she says they talk to her about their relationships.

Courtesy Terri Peters

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