I was my grandfather's caregiver until he died, and the role gave my life meaning. Now I don't know who I am anymore.

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Kachelle Pratcher and her grandfather
The author (left) was her grandfather's (right) caregiver until he died.

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My dad played for the NFL for 12 years and is a Hall of Famer. To me, he's just Dad.

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Daughter and dad posing for photo
The author's dad was an offensive lineman for the Los Angeles Rams.

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Four generations of a family moved in together. Their 'crazy dream' helps them save on childcare and elder care costs.

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Lily Telloyan's family
Lily and Alex Telloyan, center, moved in with Lily's parents and grandparents in 2024. Their son, Xander, was born in April 2025.

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I joined a decluttering challenge and got rid of 496 items in a month. I made a point to not throw anything in the trash.

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Mesha Griffith went viral with her decluttering challenge.

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My first solo trip at 52 helped me prepare for the empty nest. I'm now looking forward to more alone time.

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Cheryl Maguire standing in front of the ocean in the Caribbean
The author went on her first solo trip to the Caribbean.

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A stranger told me to smile at the gym. He didn't know I was miscarrying.

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The author carries a necklace to remember her two miscarriages.

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I'm a senior lawyer and only work 25 hours a week. I wanted to be present for my kids.

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Maddi Thimont is a lawyer who works school hours to be also a present parent.

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AT&T launches a smartphone for kids that's really for parents

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AT&T
AT&T debuted smartphones for children on Friday.

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I watched my daughter win Olympic gold. There's a lot no one sees on TV, but it was the experience of a lifetime.

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The author, second from left, posing with her family after her daughter's Olympic gold medal win.
I supported my daughter at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, where she won a gold medal.

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I said I wouldn't get my son a cellphone. I changed my mind when he turned 11, and I'm glad I did.

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Alexandra Frost's son looking down at his cellphone
The author got her 11-year-old son a cellphone.

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