Parents could spend $26,000 to care for one kid this year

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The cost of raising a child in America is rising quickly.

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In Norway, I had the same teacher every year, which is called 'looping.' It's proven to benefit students.

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Here's how to choose the right college, according to a professor and academic advisor with 40 years of experience

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Students should be picky about applying to colleges.

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I live with my mother, daughter, and granddaughter. 4 generations under one roof can get crowded, but it's special.

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The author, not pictured, lives in a crowded household.

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I'm a married Gen Zer who's not having kids. I'd rather focus on my finance career and my partner.

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Bri Conn, right, and her partner on a hike.

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We moved to Germany and my 3-year-old only spoke English. She quickly became fluent in German thanks to local education.

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The author's daughter learned German quickly while immersed in the country's culture and language.

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I moved with my 3 kids to Spain. They had a hard time adjusting to the food and schools when we moved back to the US.

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The author (in yellow) and her family.

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The kids I tutor attend schools with $50k tuition and summer in the Hamptons. Their parents still often forget to pay me on time.

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I gave up my job to move abroad. Getting called out for being a 'woman of leisure' helped me find my new career.

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Emma Morrell used blogging to establish her new identity after moving abroad.

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Please have kids, Gen Z! The future may seem hopeless, but it's brighter than ever

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Thanks for having me, Mom!

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