I'm a Finnish mom in the US. I let my kids schedule their own playdates and allow them to skip homework to get playtime outside.

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The author moved from Finland to the US, raising her kids to be independent.

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Meghan Trainor said she pooped with her son to potty train him

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Meghan Trainor has been open about her parenting journey since she gave birth to her first son in 2021.

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School's out, and parents' financial stress is in

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Boomers vacation while millennial parents are left out of the picture

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Tesla's rumored 'Night Curfew' and speed limiters sound like a dream for parents

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The rumored upcoming "Night Curfew" feature can apparently alert owners when their Tesla is driven past a certain time.

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I'm an American mom living in Denmark. Here families take a long summer vacation, and I'm still getting used to that.

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The author moved to Denmark in 2020 with her family and is still getting used to summer time off.

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I balance working hard to reach my financial goals and spending time with my son. I never want him to feel neglected.

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Chris Boutté (not pictured) has had to balance working hard and spending time with his son.

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I sent my American kids to a day camp in France. It cost $10 a day, and they learned French.

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The author sent her kids to a $ 10-a-day camp in Provence, France.

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A California city is giving new parents $500 a month. It's one of a growing number of basic income pilots focused on families.

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Pomona, California is $500 a month to parents with children under 4 years old.

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Gen Zers are relying on the Bank of Mom and Dad way past college

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Parents are financially supporting their adult children well into their 20s. In a tough economy, Mom and Dad are the new safety net.

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My 17-year-old daughter has dated a few boys in high school. I know the relationship is getting serious when I see her wearing their hoodie.

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The author says that she knows when her daughter is dating someone because she wears the boyfriend's hoodie.

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