I racked up $20,000 in debt before 25. When I finally told my fiancé, his reaction shocked me.

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Diana Gleason went from being $20,000 in debt to starting her own accounting agency.

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My mom and I do the Wordle puzzle every day. It's an easy way for us to stay connected.

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No matter what's happening in their lives, the author says she and her mother connect by playing Wordle every day.

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We have 3 kids under 3. We left a trip early and realized we needed to reset our expectations.

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The author and her husband decided to end a family trip early.

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Mario Lopez says one thing he and his wife 'never stopped' doing keeps the spark alive after 3 kids

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Mario Lopez and his wife, Courtney.
Mario Lopez says he and his wife, Courtney, "never stopped dating."

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My mom grieved the real talks dementia took away with my grandpa. I loved the nonsense ones.

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The author found new ways to talk to her grandfather when he had dementia.

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  • My grandpa's dementia made conversations unpredictable and confusing.
  • I learned to accept his reality instead of correcting him.
  • That approach helped us stay connected in a new way.

"What's your favorite color, grandpa?"

I was raised by my mom and her sisters. Growing up with 3 'mothers' has made me a more thoughtful adult.

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I grew up in a split-level home with my mom and her two sisters. My unconventional, modern upbringing shaped who I am now.

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My great-great-grandfather started our insurance company. At 27, I sit where my 90-year-old grandfather once did.

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Evan O'Dowd left his job to join the family business.

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When I was younger, being present was easier. Now that I have kids, I'm rethinking what it means to me.

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The author (not pictured) had an easier time being present before she was a parent.

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Poppi's cofounder on why she put $5,000 in each of her children's investment accounts

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Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer at Poppi Allison Ellsworth attends the Poppi Mart Launch Party on January 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Poppi cofounder Allison Ellsworth said she's teaching her children how to value and grow their money.

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Matthew McConaughey's mom, 94, says an old-school parenting style helped her raise 'loving and productive' men

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Matthew McConaughey's mother, Kay McConaughey, says this parenting rule helped her raise three sons.

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