I burned out trying to be an overachieving parent. I learned it's OK to ask for help.

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The author felt like she had to be an overachiever while parenting her first two kids but learned to ask for help the third time around.

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When my son was arrested as a teen, I worried about his future. But it was the best thing to happen to him.

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Her son, not pictured, was arrested and couldn't go to college.

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I'm a millionaire, but I'm only leaving my kids a small inheritance. I want them to earn their money like I did.

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Payam Zamani arrived in the US with only $75 and is now a multimillionaire.

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I took my daughters to see Taylor Swift. It was cheaper than a typical family vacation and more fun.

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The author's daughters declared the Taylor Swift concert the best day of their lives.

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Growing up, my parents didn't discipline me. Now, I'm doing authoritative parenting — and it's working.

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Beth Rush and her siblings were not disciplined while growing up, and she decided to try an authoritative parenting style.

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My child is neurodivergent and traveling can be hard. We do it anyway because he loves it.

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The author's son is neurodivergent, which makes traveling hard sometimes.

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I'm raising my kids in a town with fewer than 1,500 people. Cost of living is cheap, but we need to drive to find diversity.

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The author and her family live in a small town in New Hampshire that doesn't have a stoplight.

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I didn't think I was a good enough parent. I went to therapy to deal with my shame.

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Jennifer Sizeland (not pictured) felt ashamed of her parenting skills and went to therapy for help.

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I've raised my child between the US and New Zealand. I've learned important lessons about 'fearless parenting' from my Kiwi friends.

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The author moved with her family to New Zealand 18 years ago to parent their then infant daughter.

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I'm a teacher and a parent. I support banning cellphones in classrooms.

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The author supports banning cellphones in schools.

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