Stuck in a hellish loop: ALICE parents explain how they never have enough money to give their kids the life they want

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My son decided to go to a college across the country. I'm already dreading my empty nest, but it's time to let him go.

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The author, not pictured, is dreading her empty nest when her son goes to college.

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The CEO behind the world's biggest science and engineering fair says the biggest mistake parents make is putting too much pressure on their kids

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Maya Ajmera, Grace Sun, and Christina Chan on stage at this year's Regeneron ISEF ceremony, where Sun won the top prize.

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I deleted Gmail and Slack from my phone. I wanted to do better as a parent — but it's also been surprisingly great for my work.

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Cafiero now replies to work messages using her deskptop.

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I was a stay-at-home mom for 7 years. When I updated my résumé, I realized that so much of mothering applies to jobs.

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For working moms, it's some good news and some bad news

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Women with kids under 5 saw much higher workforce participation than any other group of women.

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Moms are flocking to use desks that have cribs attached. They say it allows them to balance motherhood with their careers.

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Bethany Crystal doesn't have an office and uses the play desk to get some hours of work.

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A low-income millennial mom was evicted from her apartment but isn't 'homeless enough to get help'

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Melissa Hedden's household income is above the poverty line, but she struggles to afford housing and healthcare.

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My mother enrolled in college at 42 while raising 4 kids. It was the same year I enrolled as a freshman.

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The author, right, and her mother, left, both went to college the same year.

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Former students say a California school district 'ignored and concealed' sexual abuse

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Rosemead High School, in Southern California. A lawsuit alleges sexual abuse by educators was rampant there.

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