I wanted my kids to have more than I did — now I worry they don't appreciate it. How do I teach them how lucky they are?

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My dad prioritized experiences over possessions. Because of this, our family has traveled to 20 countries together.

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The author, shown here on Mount Titlis in Switzerland, has visited 20 countries with her family.

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When life gets expensive, my family of 7 plays the 'no-spend week' challenge. Here's the gist.

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I have 5 kids, so unexpected costs can come up.

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We went on our first date night as new parents. I thought it would be harder to leave our daughter with a babysitter.

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The author (not pictured) and her husband recently left their daughter with a babysitter for the first time.

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I lost my job and was diagnosed with cancer within months. With 8 kids, I had no choice but to keep going.

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The author has eight kids.

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Serena Williams says starting her career so young ended up helping her as a mom

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Serena Williams says years of hard work in her youth gave her the chance to focus on her family at this stage of her life.

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I kept working as an RN even after my husband had made more than $30 million in the NFL. It gave me a sense of purpose.

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Parker Henry is married to Hunter Henry, tight end of the New England Patriots.

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My daughter was murdered in a school shooting. We've kept her bedroom exactly as it was on the day she died.

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Jackie Cazares' bedroom has been kept the same way since she was murdered in May 2022 in a school shooting.

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My 5-year-old started his long Christmas wish list in October. I finally found a way to keep him happy without breaking the bank.

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The author said her son (not pictured) started his holiday wish list back in October.

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Alicia Keys says a realization about her 'own triggers' shaped the way she parents

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Alicia Keys says being a mother has taught her a lot about herself.

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