I sent my son to college with emergency contraception, and I taught him to think about women's pleasure

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Samantha Miller in front of greenery
The author talked with her son about female pleasure before college.

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I talked to over 100 grandparents — they say their role is wildly different than they expected

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Many of America's grandparents are taking on more responsibilities, from caring for grandchildren full-time to providing more financial assistance.

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Dorenne Simonson didn't anticipate being a mother again — especially not at 66.

I'm anxious about my daughter's college applications, so I'm often nagging her. I'm now trying to save our relationship.

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The author (right) and her daughter (left) are stressed about college admissions.

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My twins go to preschool at a nursing home. Its taught them about empathy and grief.

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The author sends her kids to an assisted living facility that has a preschool.

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I thought wanting to be successful was selfish. Starring on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' changed that.

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Jen Affleck
Jen Affleck shares how starring in "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" helped her.

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We've been together since we were 16. Now, at 67, caring for our grandkids is another way we bond.

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Rena Clare and Denny Clare at 16 (left) and 67 (right)
Rena and Denny Clare at 16 and 67.

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I always dreaded long travel days with my kids. Getting airport lounge access has completely changed the way my family travels.

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Jamie Davis Smith's kids in an airport lounge
The author loves bringing her kids to the airport lounge.

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I worked a corporate job for 8.5 years. I quit over a text message.

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Woman climbing rocks
The author quit her corporate job after over eight years working there because of burnout.

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I'm a financial planner and dad. A Trump Account isn't the right choice for me but it could be for you — here's why.

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a man walks down the street with his daughter
Eric Roberge and his daughter.

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We quit our jobs at 26, moved, and opened a whiskey distillery. I don't expect our kids to take it over.

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Lucy and Andy Rieger standing by their distillery, J. Rieger & Co.
Lucy and Andy Rieger quit their jobs and moved to Kansas City to open a distillery.

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