I spent years dismissing my 81-year-old dad's advice about living in the now. I finally get what he was saying.

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The author's father always said he'd die young.

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I got rid of our Google Home. My family life improved in unexpected ways.

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The author threw away her Google Home from her kitchen.

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I've been part of The Wiggles for 14 years, making kids' content. My son doesn't watch videos on phones.

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I tried to be the perfect school volunteer mom. My kids don't remember it.

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Author regrets being so involved with her kids' school when they were little.

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My friend lent me $150,000 from his kids' college fund so I could start my business. We are now both millionaires.

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We bought a family business for $40,000 and moved to Boise. We are raising our daughter to know it's OK to take risks.

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Heather Schoonover and her husband bought a family business for $40,000.

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As a parent of adult children, my advice is no longer helpful. But stepping back isn't easy.

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Laura Falin and her children
The author (second from left) has older children, and she is trying not to give them advice.

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Airport wait times in New York City are still high. This simple trick helps me avoid the chaos.

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The author flies out of White Plains instead of the major airports in NYC.

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My kid called me cringe. I need to decide if that's his problem or mine.

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The author, shown with one of her sons, admitted that after some reflection, she

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I love Disney with my kids — but going without them is even better in some ways

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The author and her husband got married in Disney World.

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