Georgia gave low-income Black women $20,000 over 2 years. A participant said the money helped her afford day care and pay bills.

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A basic income program in Atlanta gave low-income Black women $850 a month, no-strings-attached.

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I was nervous when my teenagers started dating. I learned to set simple expectations and allow room for mistakes.

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Rebecca Hastings (not pictured) is the mom of three teenagers.

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Summer camps aren't accessible for my autistic child. I still want him to experience the fun of camp.

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The author's son is autistic, and there are no summer camps that can accommodate him.

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I'm almost 58 and love skateboarding. I go at least twice a week and stay for 7 hours at the park.

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Karyn Bennett tried skateboarding for the first time at the age of 56.

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While I lived in Panama, my son got 2 summer breaks. Summer vacation is different there than it is in the US.

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Stephanie Kaloi's son (not pictured) split time between the US and Panama for two years.

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I'm an executive at a stroller company and my husband is a stay-at-home dad. I stop working at 4:30 p.m. every day to be with family.

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My teen came out as nonbinary at 13. Here's what the last 3 years have taught us.

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The author's child came out as nonbinary as a teen.

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I learned CPR with my kids. Then, my 14-year-old used it to save his friend's life.

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Marlana Hodgins and her son Trevor, who performed CPR on his friend after he collapsed and saved his life.

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'Real Housewives of Orange County' star admits she's unsure — at times — about being so public with her son's identity. But she knows it'll help LGBTQ+ families like hers.

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Heather Dubrow, her husband, Terry Dubrow, and their four children. The kids are, from left, Katerina, 17, Ace, 13, and twins Nicholas and Maximilla, 20.

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I'm a single mother who just graduated with a master's degree. My two toddlers helped me survive the chaos.

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The author with her two kids on graduation day.

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