I have the best talks with my preteen son when I drive him to school in the morning. I hope he knows I'm always here for him.

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The author with her son, both wearing Gator's Basketball merch.
The author tries to make sure her son's birthday feels separate from holiday celebrations.

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My 15-year-old is training for the 2034 Olympics. We are considering looking for financial sponsors for him.

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Sarah Canzano's oldest son is training to be an Olympian in 2034.

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I played hooky from a work conference to spend the day with my daughter. Our adventures were well worth the guilt.

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Cheryl Maguire and her daughter at the Guggenheim musem
The author (right) spent the whole day with her daughter instead of her work conference.

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I turned my needlepoint side hustle into a $10M business in five years. I never thought it'd take off as it did.

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Krista LeRay started her company during the pandemic.

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Most of my kids have moved out of the house, except for my youngest. I'm worried she's lonely in our near-empty nest.

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The author is worried her daughter might be lonely in the near-empty nest.

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I'm a busy dad who didn't have time to exercise. I managed to 'get jacked' with just 20 minutes of bodyweight exercise a day.

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Skye Mackintosh before and after
Skye Mackintosh is committed to working out for 20 minutes every day.

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I'm helping my mom move to a small place. It has made me realize that at 46, I already have too much stuff.

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A cluttered closet

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I thought I'd nailed motherhood. Then baby number 2 arrived

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Mom with two toddlers
The author says embracing the chaos of having two kids is the only way to survive.

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Parents are still worried about sitting together with their kids on planes. Here are 8 tips to make sure you do.

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parent and child boarding plane

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I'm 57 and helping raise my 6 grandchildren in a crowded multigenerational home. I thought my life would be easier by now.

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A family in the living room.

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