I worried homeschooling would make my kids antisocial and friendless. I was wrong.

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The author's kids enjoy participating in theater, and it adds to their social lives.

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Putin's energy fix for drone-hit Russia: Dig up more coal

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Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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I spent my 50th birthday swimming around Greek islands with friends. Even though we were the slowest, it built my confidence.

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Fiona Govan celebrated her 50th birthday by swimming around the Greek islands.

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A Gen Zer from the Philippines studied overseas, hustled through side gigs, and built a tiny house she now runs as an Airbnb

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Eunice Panopio built a tiny house in the Philippines.

Eunice Panopio.

At 30 I wanted a fresh start. I moved cities and met my husband.

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I ate at 3 Gordon Ramsay restaurants and ranked them on food, value, and overall experience

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I dined at all three Gordon Ramsay restaurants in Atlantic City. Here's how they ranked.

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The 20 best US suburbs to live in 2025 if you want to escape the city

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These 20 highly rated suburbs are located near major US cities.

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My family of 4 was always stressed and fought on vacation. This year, I split our teens up and took separate trips with them.

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The author's husband and daughter went on their own summer trip.

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My brother is 12 years older than I am, and he let me live with him after college. He's more of a father figure than a sibling.

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The author, right, is 12 years younger than his brother.

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How to save money at Disney and cut costs while maximizing your vacation

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Disney visitors can save money by cutting down on preventable costs, like in-park meals.

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