I thought focusing on grades would push my son harder. It crushed his confidence instead.

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A blue report card is displayed on a white fridge.
The author said she stoped focusing on her kids' grades first when reviewing the report cards.

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I'm an American mom in Germany. I let my 8-year-old walk to school alone — other parents asked me why it took so long.

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Mom and son
The author let her son walk alone to school when he was 8.

Courtesy of the author

My daughter is in college and almost never asks me for money. Instead, she works on campus and budgets $100 a week.

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Jenna Brooks and her daughter
The author (left) says her daughter doesn't need money while at college.

Courtesy of Jenna Brooks

I put an AirTag on my 8-year-old's bike. It backfired and taught me an important parenting lesson.

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Family photo
The author started tracking her with AirTags.

Courtesy of the author

Traveling with my mom and college-age kids can be tricky. A cruise gave everyone what they wanted.

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The author (fifth from the left) poses with her huhsband, mother, and three sons while on a cruise.
The author, pictured with her mother, husband and three sons, said a cruise was a great way to keep everyone entertained on a family trip.

Courtesy of Liz Alternam.

My son is coming home for the summer after his first year at college. I'm nervous because I'll be reinforcing all my house rules.

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selfie of Pauliana Lara and her son
The author (right) will welcome her son back home from college for the summer.

Courtesy of Pauliana Lara

I'm the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. Being a horse trainer is my identity; I was never interested in being a mom.

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Cheri DeVaux with horse
Cherie DeVaux trained Golden Tempo.

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I'm the emergency contact. The school still calls my wife.

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The author holds up a book with his child while reading in the classroom.
The author said he thinks of himself as the "default dad" because in his family, he has a more flexible schedule that allows him to take the lead on childcare.

Courtesy of Reuben A. Ingber.

I didn't want to work in my family's warehouse business. After 14 years, I can't imagine leaving.

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Ryan Saltzman headshot
Ryan Saltzman works in his family's business

Courtesy of Ryan Saltzman

I built my toddler a mini man cave. The room design is helping him to be more independent.

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Boy in room
Victoria Lee Jones created a man cave for her toddler.

Courtesy of Victoria Lee Jones

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