I'm a mom and professional declutterer. Kids don't understand the concept of 'cleaning up' so here are 3 ways to help them do it.

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A pair of kids play in a messy toy room.

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My mom never stopped smiling when things were hard. I learned it's a leadership superpower.

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A mother smiles at her daughter

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My toddler and I go to Bali every year for 3 months. I've learned so much and feel less judged than in the US.

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The author visited Bali for the first time when her daughter was 18 months old.

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I moved from North Carolina to Japan with my family. I was surprised at how family-friendly bathrooms are.

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A woman looks around the streets of Japan

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I took a 50% pay cut to avoid paying for childcare. It was the right decision, but it's still difficult.

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Jen Glantz (not pictured) took a 50% pay cut to avoid paying for childcare for her daughter.

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I co-parent my kid with other parents of only children. We give each other a break and have developed close friendships.

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The author (right) loves co-parenting her child, Finch, with other parents of only children.

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I'm an American living in Spain. Both my husband and I had 4 months of paid parental leave, which helped us ease into parenthood.

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The author took four months of paid leave along with her husband when their first child was born in Spain.

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My kindergartner went missing on the first day of school. An AirTag helped bring him home safely.

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Shannon Stoker's youngest child was mistaken by another boy in school, his AirTag on his backpack helped the family find him.

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I'm 31 and I live with my parents and grandmother. I'm not ashamed of it, and I love my multigenerational household.

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A mother embraces her daughter infront of their home.

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As an English teacher and writer, I've struggled with my son's apathy toward reading. Here's how I've gotten him interested.

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Ashley Archambault (not pictured) provides opportunities for her son to read.

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