My twins have done everything together since birth. Now that they're older, I'm helping them recognize their individuality.

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The author's twin sons.
The author said her twins have been nearly inseparable since birth, so she is encouraging their individuality as they age.

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My mom didn't like that I'm homeschooling my daughter. Now that she has seen the benefits, she's helping me teach.

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Tiffany Tuttle's mother and daughter homeschooling
The author's mother helps with homeschooling.

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I took over my second grader's class project, and I regret it. My good intentions didn't teach her anything.

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The author (not pictured) now feels like she has received homework, too, when her daughter brings home an assignment.

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My parents treated me like a child even after I moved out. I had to redefine my relationship with them.

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The author says redefining her relationship with her parents really helped.

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Our neighbors didn't have family, so they became like grandparents to my kids. I still regret that I couldn't help them more than I did.

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We go to weekly dinners at Grandma's house. It's a tradition we prioritize, and it keeps me grounded.

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The author's family having dinner.
The author and her family have weekly dinners at her parents' house.

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I'm a mom with 3 kids and 2 jobs. These are the 6 items I buy every time I go to Costco to save money and get dinner on the table.

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The author with her family.
I'm a busy mom who relies on Costco for quick, flavorful meals I can feel good about serving my three kids.

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We homeschool our 4 kids and don't plan on going back to public school. We aren't against it; it just wasn't for us.

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The author and his wife and four kids on a boat.
The author, his wife, and their four kids are more free to travel because they homeschool.

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I'm shopping for a new healthcare plan for my middle-class family of 5. Most plans on the marketplace won't work for us.

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Kris Ann Valdez's family on a hike
The author is struggling to find insurance for her large family.

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I don't tie my child's allowance to chores. I wanted him to learn about financial management from an early age.

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Meg Wheeler doesn't tie her son's allowance to chores.

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