Here's how much it costs to raise a child in each state

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A LendingTree study found that, on average, it costs $297,674 to raise a child over 18 years.

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States are cracking down on mommy bloggers. It's about time.

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Luigi Mangione: How parents of alleged shooters cope, and therapist advice.

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5 signs it could be time to lower your contact with a parent

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Millennials and Gen Zers are now helicopter parenting their parents

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We asked 4 DINKs how they make new child-free friends

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On left, Bing Gonzalez with her husband and their dog. On right, Sandra Kushnir with her husband and their dog.

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A mother and daughter were estranged for 4 years. Now they're on good terms, and less codependent.

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Lindsey Glass with her mother, Leslie Glass.

Lindsey and Leslie Glass

I'm a Yale graduate but can't afford to live on my own, so I share an apartment with my mom. I have no plans to move out.

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Mia Tsang and her mom in front of the NYC pride parade
The author, left, loves living with her mom, right.

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I got my master's degree and have 5 freelance gigs, but I still can't make ends meet. I rely on my parents for financial support.

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Averee Nelson smiling at camera in front of manhattan skyline
The writer relies on her parents for financial support.

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We live in hotels full-time with our 14-month-old baby. We won't be settling in the suburbs.

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A young family outside the Sydney Opera house.
Noah was born in Australia in 2022.

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