My grandson clung to his dad at drop-off. By bedtime, everything was different.

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A grandmother and grandson feeding birds in the park

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My 11-year-old son convinced me to buy a Lotto ticket after a rough month. We used our winnings for a family treat.

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The author bought a lottery ticket with all her family numbers, and they won enough to go out for ice cream.

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My 19-year-old identical twins bicker constantly. It turns out they like it that way.

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The author's twins went on a TV show to talk about being siblings.

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I had to plan ahead when I wanted money as a kid. My kids just press a button on their phone.

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The author's kids ask for money differently from how she did when she was young.

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I work at Google, but my 8-year-old is mostly offline. I want her to learn to be intentional about AI use.

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The author works at Google and has kept her child mostly offline.

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My 8 and 12-year-old kids often want to use my phone to play around on Snapchat. I'm trying to set boundaries.

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The author is trying to limit her kids' screen time, especially on Snapchat.

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My son and I bond over real estate TV shows. They spark great conversations and help us add to our travel wish list.

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The author and her son love watching 'House Hunters.'

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My 5-year-old doesn't think she can become a doctor because she's a girl. This was a major parenting wake-up call.

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The author said she was taken aback when her 5-year-old daughter stated that she couldn't be a doctor because she is a girl.

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I'm learning to give my kids more independence. It's not just about trusting them, but also trusting my small-town community.

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The author is learning to give his children (not pictured) more independence.

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I spent a year using AI. It changed how I parent my kids.

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Joanna Stern committed to using AI for a year.

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