My dad, Jimmy Carter, taught me that you shouldn't retire. I'm 75 and following his example and not slowing down.

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Jimmy Carter and Chip Carter

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I never thought my family would need SNAP benefits. Then, my husband was laid off just after I had our third kid.

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A woman with a baby and an empty shopping basket in a grocery store.
The author (not pictured) was grateful for SNAP benefits after her husband was laid off in 2023.

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My ex and I split 10 years ago. He does his co-parenting at my house.

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The author's ex comes to her house every other weekend to parent their children.

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I gave birth to triplets when I was 41 and my husband was 49. There are benefits and drawbacks to being a parent of 3 at an older age.

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The author and her husband pose with their identical triplets.
The author and her husband were both in their 40s when they found out that she was pregnant with triplets.

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We couldn't afford after school childcare in New York City. My husband and I live on opposite coasts to make it work.

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The author and her husband live in opposite coasts.

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My family of 3 is living with my father-in-law while renovating our bathroom. We get free childcare and laundry service.

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The author's son in a play car blowing bubbles.
The author's son has been enjoying playing with his grandfather and great-grandparents while living with them.

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I struggled for years about whether I wanted to become a mother. I'm glad I came around.

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The author with her son in a field of pumpkins.
The author, shown with her toddler, said it took years for her to decide if motherhood was right for her.

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When my 2 kids moved out for college, I felt so lost. Here's how I stay connected with them.

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The author with her two college kids and high school-aged daughter.

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My family hands out candy — and hot dogs — for Halloween. This year, my husband plans to grill 200 for trick-or-treaters.

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The author's husband shows off his grilling skills.
The author said that her husband grills hot dogs for neighbors on Halloween night.

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I live with my 3 adult kids and 2 of their partners. Self-care rituals keep me sane in a chaotic house.

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The author, her husband, and her three kids.
The author's kids still live at home with her and her husband.

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