As a parent of adult children, my advice is no longer helpful. But stepping back isn't easy.

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The author (second from left) has older children, and she is trying not to give them advice.

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My kid called me cringe. I need to decide if that's his problem or mine.

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The author, shown with one of her sons, admitted that after some reflection, she

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I said I wouldn't get my son a cellphone. I changed my mind when he turned 11, and I'm glad I did.

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The author got her 11-year-old son a cellphone.

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My husband and I divide parenting duties strategically. We share the load while relying on our strengths.

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The author said she and her husband divide parenting duties based on interest and expertise.

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As my teens get older, they're fiercely embracing our holiday traditions again. I love it.

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A teen boy hangs red garland on a mantle.
The author said she thought her kids were over participating in holiday traditions like decorating, but has found that as they get older, they're becoming nostalgic for them once again.

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Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Coming on Wednesday. Here’s What That Means

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As my kids grew older, I worried about losing them. Getting into their interests helped us connect more.

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An Alarming Number of Teens Say They Turn To AI For Company, Study Finds

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I tried Taco Bell's Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie. I can see — and taste — who the fast food restaurant is targeting.

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Taco Bell's Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie is targeting a specific audience — and I tried it.

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It feels like I'm constantly spending money on my kids between September and December. I'm budgeting differently this year.

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The author spends a lot on her teen at the end of the year.

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