A dad who has been taking family road trips for 13 years says these are the 5 biggest mistakes he's made in the car

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Rob Taylor has made a few mistakes while roadtripping over 30,000 miles with his family of four.

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We paid $50 to enter Universal Studios an hour early. It's the only way to have a good time at Super Nintendo World.

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The author paid extra to enter Universal early to be able to enjoy the Super Nintendo World

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I moved with my kids to a hotel room. It's cheaper than renting an apartment and has many amenities.

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The author moved with her two kids to a hotel room.

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I'm a teacher and parent, and I know how stressful the back-to-school season can be. Here are 7 tips to make things easier.

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Ashley Archambault is a teacher and a parent.

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A summer day in the life of a mom of 11, from slow mornings and new hobbies to late-night laundry

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Summer means no school, more playtime, and lots of family fun.

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I married at City Hall, and my son had a traditional wedding. I stumbled through helping him prepare, but it was beautiful.

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Rose Greene had a very laid-back wedding and her son's wedding was much more planned.

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Our kids are 2 years apart but in back-to-back grades. Here's why we chose to retain one and not the other.

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The author retained her older son, Copper, left, for an extra year, and her younger son, Colt, is starting kindergarten this year.

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My husband and I are trying to adjust to being empty nesters. These 3 simple tricks help us feel less lost.

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The writer, not pictured, and her husband struggled with their empty nest.

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My husband and I waited for a sign before choosing names for our kids. Each time, we ended up with the perfect name.

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The author and her husband waited for a sign before naming their three kids.

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I worked in HR for over 15 years. It made me a better mom.

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A mom works from home with her son beside her.

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