My 3 kids all need very different parenting styles from me. Being fair doesn't mean being the same.

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The author said she learned that her three children each require unique parenting approaches to help them thrive.

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I'm an entrepreneur who never went to college and taught my kids to avoid debt. They both decided to go to college anyway.

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The author's daughter decided to attend college.

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I wanted to prioritize travel for my family of 5, so I learned how to maximize credit card points and started a travel fund

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The author with her family in Maui.
The author booked a trip for her family to Maui using credit card points for the car rental and the flights.

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My partner and I moved in with my mom when I had our baby. I wouldn't have survived without her help.

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My husband and I decided not to post our son's face on social media. It has its challenges, but we think it's worth it.

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The author with her husband and son while apple picking.
The author and her husband have chosen to only post photos of their son online where his face isn't showing.

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Relocating for a new job was never a big deal. Having kids changed things; we're not moving now, even for a big opportunity.

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The author and her family pose inside a home.
The author and her husband decided to put down roots once they had children.

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I was thrilled to tell my best friend I was having twins. She then got pregnant with triplets.

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Madison Knight and her best friend, Jamesen, both had multiples at the same time.

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I thought reality TV was trash, then 'Real Housewives' helped me connect with my daughter while she's at college

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THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SALT LAKE CITY -- Pictured: (l-r) Britani Bateman, Heather Gay, Angie Katsanevas--
The author never thought she'd be tuning in to a show like "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" regularly. But watching the antics of castmates like Britani Bateman, Heather Gay, and Angie Katsanevas has helped her connect with her 22-year-old daughter.

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I invented a new type of landline for kids, and my daughter's friends tested it out. This year, we've raised $3.5 million in funding.

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Chett Kittleson co-founded Tin Can.

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My son was born in December, and I try to make sure his birthday feels separate from the holidays

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The author with her son when he was a baby. He is wearing a red and white striped onesie.
The author with her son when he was a baby.

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