The best part about traveling with my 9-year-old son is showing him a different side of myself

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The author and her son in Kauai
The author enjoys traveling with her son.

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My 4-year-old was a picky eater. Allowing him to cook dinner changed that.

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Toddler and mom cutting cucumber
The author shares how letting her 4-year-old cook helped with his picky eating.

Courtesy of the author

After my divorce, I dreaded any type of holiday alone. A group of friends changed that.

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Friends posing for photo
The author found a group of friends who make her not dread single motherhood.

Courtesy of the author

Is college still worth it? What tech execs are telling their kids.

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A photo treatment of a newly graduate with their parents
In the age of AI, some people are rethinking college. Tech execs are telling their own kids that a degree is still important.

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I applied for Canadian citizenship for my kids. I don't want them to have the student loans my husband and me still have.

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Kids showing passport

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I spent almost $300 to rent a private floating sauna in Norway. It turned out to be the highlight of our family trip.

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One of the author's sons jumps from the top deck of a floating sauna.
The author said her sons enjoyed jumping from the top deck of the floating sauna.

Courtesy of Julie Vick.

I stayed in the car and let my kids shop alone. It gave them independence, but showed me I have more to teach them.

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Kids at grocery store
The author sent her kids into the grocery store alone.

Courtesy of the author

I wanted better maternity wear, so I made my own. Now I run a successful company that has grown along with my family.

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Family photo
The brand Ingrid & Isabel was born from the founder's necessity for a belly band during pregnancy.

Courtesy of Ingrid Carney

My tween enjoys shows intended for more mature viewers. Watching them together has sparked many meaningful conversations.

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A mother and daughter sit on a couch watching TV together.
The author (not pictured) said that watching more mature, but still appropriate, TV shows with her tween has created a safe place for them to talk about important topics together.

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I shopped $15 the Bin Wins at Staples. Prices drop to $2 by the end of the week.

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Woman at Bin Wins
Maria Johnson saw items at $15 at the Bin Wins at Staples.

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