My grandmother stepped in when I needed her. I stepped up for her later.

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The author took care of her grandmother as she got older.

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Every US state ranked by the cost of raising a child, from least to most expensive

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A LendingTree study found that, on average, it costs $303,418 to raise a child over 18 years.

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I took my kids — all under 8 — to Epic Universe. Here are 5 things that made our visit a total success.

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The author visited Super Nintendo World in Orlando.

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I moved back in with my parents at 24. It made me grow up way more than renting with friends.

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The author, shown packing up her apartment, said that she was initially embarrassed about moving back in with her parents.

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I cashed out $60,000 from my retirement account to pay for my child's education. I have no regrets.

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The author has no regrets about draining her retirement account.

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I'm an aunt to 12 kids. Staying close to them as teenagers takes more effort than I expected.

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The author has 12 nieces and nephews.

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The moms in my life always say they don't need anything for Mother's Day. That's why I make sure to celebrate them year-round.

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The author (not pictured) works year-round to give back to the moms in her life.

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A family of 6 decided to live in an RV full-time after a health scare prompted them to live without regrets

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Cassie Bailey and her family
Cassie Bailey's family has been traveling on the road full time for a few years, besides a gap year.

Cassie Bailey

My mom saw strengths where others saw hobbies. I parent the same way now.

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The author said she is making a special effort to help her kids recognize their talents after realizing her mom had quietly been doing the same for her.

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California babies are getting a free diaper stash at birth

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A woman changes a baby's diaper.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is praising the free diaper program as a way to lower costs for families.

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