As a former teacher, I saw just how many kids were behind in reading. Now I want to help parents set their kids up for success.

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Spencer Russell taught his 2-year-old son how to read.

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I always thought I was a first-generation American. At 58, I learned I've been a German citizen my whole life.

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The author (middle) didn't know that her German father (left) became an American citizen after she was born.

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I saved my babysitting money for years and used it to start a clothing company. Last year, we did more than $1 million in sales.

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Sara Fowler started her business in 2021 using money she had saved from babysitting.

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My family of 4 moved to a small town to lower our cost of living. As our lifestyle slowed down, we got closer as a family.

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A family of four hiking in the mountains on a sunny day.
The author and his family (not pictured) moved for a lower cost of living but ended up spending more time together.

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The hottest new phone is Tin Can, a 'landline' for kids

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The Tin Can phone is meant for kids, like an old school landline.

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I've been co-parenting for five years. It's a lot of logistics, but everything is worth it to raise my kids.

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Jason Schilling and his two children.

Jason Schilling

'Grey's Anatomy' actor Camilla Luddington says there are days she's better at work than at being a mom

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Camilla Luddington

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I was a famous actor who prioritized fame over family. Now, I'm making up for it as a grandmother.

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Gabrielle Anwar rebuilt her relationship with her daughter and is a present grandmother.

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I homeschooled my son for 2 years before sending him to public school. He's happier now, but he excelled academically at home.

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The author (right) homeschooled her son (left).

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I struggled with loneliness when I became an empty nester. I found new hobbies, got a dog, and started traveling.

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Justine Martin struggled with loneliness when she became an empty nester.

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