I moved from Sweden to Los Angeles. I wasn't prepared for how seriously American parents take playdates.

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I'm an American stuck in Dubai. I just want to get home in time for my kid's 1st birthday.

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My 8-year-old invited his 4 best friends for dinner. I sat at a separate table and watched them have fun independently.

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The author's son invited his best friends for dinner.

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My grandfather founded Radio Flyer. I took over the company at 28 and don't want my kids to feel pressured into the family business.

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Robert Pasin took over the family business when he was 28 years old.

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My son bought a $2 car and learned how to fix it himself. It gave him the independence he was craving.

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The author's son bought a $2 car and fixed it over two summers.

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I've been to Disney World in every season. Here are 7 reasons winter is the best time of year to go.

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The author has been to Disney World during every season.

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I go clubbing with my 4 daughters in matching outfits. It's got us through hard times.

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Jen Dixon goes dancing with her four daughters.

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I quit my tech job and became a stay-at-home dad. I sometimes feel lost because I'm not making money, but I still feel valuable.

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The author is now a stay-at-home dad after quitting his tech job.

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I struggled with being a mom, and all I wanted was to dance with my friends. I created a business around dance parties for moms.

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Elizabeth Wellington co-founded Moms Feelin' Themselves based on her own experience with motherhood.

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I'm a communication therapist. This trick has saved me from hundreds of arguments and weird conversations.

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