My son's teacher went to his soccer game. Her support meant more to him than mine did.

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The author's son (not pictured) felt a boost of confience when his teacher came to his soccer game.

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I helped my 86-year-old dad plan his estate. It changed how I see my life.

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Snapchat is the No. 1 app for teens, they say in a survey. And parents think kids spend too much time on TikTok.

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Teens love social media, especially messaging each other

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I taught my son to do his own laundry when he was 9. Now that he's an adult, he says he's glad I gave him that independence.

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The author gave her son independence at a young age.

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Bryan Johnson says he got sex ed wrong with his son — and he's trying to fix it

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Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson spoke to executive editor Zak Jason at Business Insider's The Long Play event in San Francisco.

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I'm turning 40, and people keep asking why I don't have children. I have a lot of reasons.

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I've worked with over 100 women returning to the workforce after career breaks. They all downplay their experience.

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The author coaches women reentering the workforce after a career break.

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I'm Rebecca Minkoff. Here's my typical day as a working mom, from my perimenopause drink to giving out discount cards on the subway.

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Rebecca Minkoff is the chief creative officer of the eponymous designer brand.

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Scarlett Johansson says hitting 75% as a parent means 'you're winning'

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Scarlett Johansson says having her first kid was a "big turning point" in her life.

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I regret signing my kids up for so many activities when they were younger. They really didn't benefit from being rushed around.

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The author said she felt pressure to sign up her young kids (not shown) for a variety of activities. Now that they're older, she wishes she hadn't tried to pack in so much.

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