I'm a mom of 3 and was overwhelmed with how much stuff we have. I started getting rid of 1 thing a day.

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I moved to Spain by myself with 2 kids while my husband was deployed overseas. It helped me rediscover who I am.

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Gina Benavidez and her children on top of Monte Igueldo in San Sebastián, Spain.

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I ask strangers for parenting advice when I'm traveling. It's made me a better mom.

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Judy Koutsky traveling with her son in Europe.

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I'm a mom of 3 and founder of a cannabis brand. I talk to my kids about weed the same way I talk about alcohol.

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Brett Heyman is the founder of Flower by Edie Parker.

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I almost got swept up in the excitement of throwing a birthday party for my 2-year-old. I'm so glad we skipped it.

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The author decided not to have a large birthday party for her son and had family over for lunch instead.

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We were tired of suburban life, so we traded it all in for life in the wilds of northern Minnesota. We've never felt more at home.

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Kate Westlund Tovsen in Minnesota in winter.

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I run a business with my identical twin. We flex our twin connection and individual strengths to succeed.

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Leah Cohen-Shohet and her twin, Danielle, run a multimillion-dollar business together.

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As an upper-income dad, I spend most of my expendable income on my kids' activities. I fear I'm giving them an unfair advantage.

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The author worries he's giving his kids an unfair advantage.

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Parenting is hard for everyone, so I've decided to stop faking it when others ask how I'm doing

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Even if she had only had a few hours of sleep and the house was a mess, the author (not pictured) would usually say, "I'm good," when others asked how she was. Then, one day, she gave a real answer.

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My son brought home his college girlfriend for a week. We had to set ground rules, but yes, they slept in the same room.

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The author's son (not pictured) had his new girlfriend stay over.

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