I've let my kids take Amtrak by themselves since they were 13. I love giving them independence.

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Sara Clarke's son in front of an Amtrak sign
The author's son has taken the Amtrak alone since he was 13.

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After raising 5 kids, I wasn't prepared for how quiet life would feel. I miss the chaos.

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Boy playing with toys
The author raised five kids, and now that they are adults, she misses the chaos.

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My side hustle made $10,000 in a month. It convinced me to leave my law career.

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I have 18 years of experience in PR. My job applications still go unanswered.

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My husband and son went on a trip abroad. I'm glad I didn't go.

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The author's son and husband at a match at Tottenham Stadium.
The author said her husband and son went on a one-on-one trip while she stayed home. Seeing their smiles from inside Tottenham Stadium brought her joy.

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Family dinners are hard for 2 working parents to coordinate. My husband and I finally found a way to divide the work.

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A fridge door is decorated with a picture, a calendar and a grocery list.
The author said she and her kitchen don't work well together in the kitchen. She said she and her husband still found a way to divide the load when it comes to making dinner for their family of six.

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I started a cancer nonprofit at 14 after losing my grandfather and teacher. Now it has 40,000 youth volunteers.

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Olivia Zhang started her nonprofit at 14.

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Having 3 young kids left my husband and me exhausted and disconnected. This is what we did to feel like a team again.

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Family poising for photo
The author and her husband have three kids under 3.

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I was an empty nester who got laid off and felt alone. I started housesitting, and my whole outlook on aging changed.

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The author, Amber Campbell, at Sonoma Coast State Park.
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I'm still paying off tens of thousands in school loans as my oldest applies to college. My financial burden is shaping her approach.

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The aunther and her daughter pose in front of green mountains.
The author, shown with her daughter, says that her lingering student loan debt has impacted how her kids think about college.

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