My son just got married, and I'm no longer the center of his world. I'm now lost and wish I didn't make 'mom' my only identity.

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The author, not pictured, is lost now that her son is married.

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I'm a multimillionaire, but I'm not leaving my kids any cash inheritance. I think it would be a mistake to make them wealthy.

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George Appling had $1 million in the bank by the age of 36.

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I'm a dietitian and mom. Here's why I feed my 2-year-old processed foods.

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Kristen Carli (not pictured) is a dietitian and feeds her child processed foods.

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I'm a teacher and a mother of 4 who hates mornings. Doing these 3 things makes them bearable.

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Nicole Johnson (not pictured) has figured out a morning routine that works for her.

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Stop asking my kids what their plans are for college. It's the question they hate the most.

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The author, second from left, has a few college-age kids.

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I'm a high school teacher. Taking a bullet for my students isn't written in my contract.

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Michelle Donnay has been a school teacher for 27 years and says she tries not to thing about school shootings too much.

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Many grandmothers provide regular childcare for their grandkids. I refuse to do that, and I'm not a bad grandma.

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The author loves her grandchildren, but at 67 doesn't want to look after them regularly.

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I've always traveled with my 2 kids, but now that they are teens it's so much more fun

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Now that the author's sons are teenagers, she can let them plan activities for them to do together while they travel

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My toddler sleeps in bed with us. Everyone gets more sleep this way.

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The author co-sleeps with her toddler and says the whole family gets more rest this way.

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I started my kids' 529 account at birth with the intention of not touching it until college. I changed my mind.

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A baby helps with placing money in the "college fund" jar.

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