The US just minted its last penny. I'm keeping the ones my grandparents saved.

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The author has her grandparents' penny collection

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I asked my mom to babysit my 2 kids while my husband and I went away. She'd never watched them before, but it was good for everyone.

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The author's mother (not pictured) watched her kids while she and her husband went on a trip to Seattle.

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Our 'anything goes' Thanksgiving potluck keeps it low-stress. Last year, we had tacos, and this year, someone's bringing chicken wings.

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The author has opted for a low-key, nontraditional thanksgiving celebration.

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I was a child star, but at 15 I wanted a normal life. I now run a talent agency that generates $4 million in revenue.

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Tatiana Bolaños signed with Sony records when she was 6

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I'm married to an NFL player. We have 2 homes, and our 3 kids go to different schools to accommodate his schedule.

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Clarke Byard is married to Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard III.

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My twins have done everything together since birth. Now that they're older, I'm helping them recognize their individuality.

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The author's twin sons.
The author said her twins have been nearly inseparable since birth, so she is encouraging their individuality as they age.

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My mom didn't like that I'm homeschooling my daughter. Now that she has seen the benefits, she's helping me teach.

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The author's mother helps with homeschooling.

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I took over my second grader's class project, and I regret it. My good intentions didn't teach her anything.

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The author (not pictured) now feels like she has received homework, too, when her daughter brings home an assignment.

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My parents treated me like a child even after I moved out. I had to redefine my relationship with them.

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The author says redefining her relationship with her parents really helped.

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Our neighbors didn't have family, so they became like grandparents to my kids. I still regret that I couldn't help them more than I did.

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