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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Zachary Fox and his son in the woods with a camera in his hands
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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Co founders of Moms Feelin' Themselves
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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Therapist talks to patient.

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As a father of 2 young kids, I don't worry much about screen time. I'm more concerned about what's actually on the screen.

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two kids watching tv
The author is more concerned about what type of content his kids watch than screen time.

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My 12-year-old has made over $5,000 selling stickers she designed. She's donated part of her earnings to local charities.

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Dad and daughter taking selfie
Tom Landry's daughter, Maddie, started a business selling stickers.

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I took my teen out of school for a trip to Antarctica. It brought us closer together.

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Mom and teen on ice
The author took her teen on a trip to Antarctica.

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I thought traveling with toddlers was impossible. Now we live in Spain for 2 months at a time — and it's cheaper than Disney.

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John Paul Hernandez and his family sitting on a spanish beach
The author and his family travel to Spain for two-month stints.

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I have the best talks with my preteen son when I drive him to school in the morning. I hope he knows I'm always here for him.

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The author with her son, both wearing Gator's Basketball merch.
The author tries to make sure her son's birthday feels separate from holiday celebrations.

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My 15-year-old is training for the 2034 Olympics. We are considering looking for financial sponsors for him.

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Family at base of mountain after training
Sarah Canzano's oldest son is training to be an Olympian in 2034.

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I played hooky from a work conference to spend the day with my daughter. Our adventures were well worth the guilt.

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Cheryl Maguire and her daughter at the Guggenheim musem
The author (right) spent the whole day with her daughter instead of her work conference.

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