I bought two bowls at Goodwill for $.99 each. I later sold them for almost $1,400.
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My mom encouraged me to put my $50,000 savings on the line. It turned into a company I sold for $22 million.
Jaclyn Johnson turned a $50,000 gamble into a business she sold for $22 million. Repurchasing it for a fraction of the price reshaped her journey.
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My son had to do a family tree for a school project. I went on a genealogy deep dive to learn about a side of the family I never knew about.
After my son asked about our family history, I set out to uncover my father's lineage, piecing together a family tree once lost to silence.
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A rattlesnake bit my toddler at a birthday party. What happened next changed me.
As my son fought a venomous snake bite, I confronted old grief over my parents' deaths and learned how deeply we all need someone to simply show up.
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A week of taking care of my 8 and 2-year-old grandkids left me exhausted. It also taught me we all need a little grace.
After an exhausting week caring for my grandsons, I realized the real lesson wasn't perfection but the quiet power of grace.
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How Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and other tech execs parent their children
Besides having screen time limits for their kids, many tech execs also have philosophies around encouraging curiosity and learning in their children.
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My family is stranded in Puerto Rico because our flights were canceled. It's having an impact on our finances.
A mother describes how her family was stranded in Puerto Rico after flight cancellations following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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My daughters attended Harvard, Yale, and Stanford; they then became the CEOs of YouTube and 23andMe. Letting them fail helped them grow into leaders.
Esther Wojcicki shares how her TRICK parenting method — trust, respect, independence, collaboration, and kindness — helped her raise successful kids.
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Target doesn't get enough credit for its healthy grocery options. These are my dietitian-approved picks from the store.
Target has become one of my go-to stores for healthy groceries. As a dietitian and a mom, these are the 10 nutritious picks I buy on repeat.
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My 12-year-old couldn't read, and even as an educator, I had no idea why. It turned out he had dyslexia.
My son's dyslexia went overlooked for years. After getting proper phonics-based instruction, he finally learned to read — and it changed his life.
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When I started my company, my wife and I were in our 20s. Ten years later, we've made over $250 million in sales.
Chirp wellness, founded by Tate Stock, grew from $450 and a barn to $250 million in sales, pivoting from yoga wheels to pain relief tools.
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I moved my family of 5 from a big city to a small town. We love our new life, but there are some things we miss.
My family gave up big- city life for small-town living. There are pros and cons to living in both places.
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I am a mom and a longtime writing teacher. My kids' slang shows me how fast language is changing.
I'm a parent and teach writing. Watching my kids adopt new slang gives me a window into how expressions go viral, burn out, and reshape how we talk.
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When I was diagnosed with low sperm count, I felt guilty and embarrassed. I want to break the taboo.
After months of trying for a baby, Brian Mazza learned he had a low sperm count. He turned to IVF and now speaks openly about male infertility.
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I haven't spoken to my mother in 6 years. I'm making sure to show up for my sons in different ways.
I stopped speaking to my mom years ago. I've learned that it's my job is to model regulation and support for my sons.
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I'm always eager to offer advice to my adult kids. I've learned to wait to be asked for it.
I realized my kids stopped wanting my advice, and the shift hurt — but it also taught me how to let them grow and trust the adults they're becoming.
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4 signs you might be the family scapegoat — and how it ties into all your relationships
Family scapegoats, often blamed for larger family issues, can struggle with boundaries and trust
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I'm a parenting coach and mom of 3. Here's how I avoid shopping meltdowns.
Like many parents, I used to dread errands with my kids. Here's how we shop together without meltdowns or constant demands.
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I bought a company with my credit card. Twenty years later, it generated $55 million in global sales.
Teresa Johnson shares how a leap of faith on a pottery studio grew into Color Me Mine, now earning $55 million and transforming her family's future.
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Kaley Cuoco says turning 40 gave her one big advantage in life and parenting
"You see things differently, and you understand people in a way you can't when you're 20 or 30," Kaley Cuoco said.
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I gave birth to my baby, then I checked my work email. I thought I was in control, until I nearly lost myself.
Consultant Camille Seigle said motherhood undid everything she knew about herself. She wants to help give other women hope.
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As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest — and the most humbling.
Parenting middle schoolers has tested me more than any other stage. These lessons helped me stay calm and connected with my kids.
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I moved from Spain to Florida 21 years ago. My first marriage fell apart, but I met the love of my life.
I moved across the world for my husband and ended up a single mom. Years later, I met the love of my life when I least expected it.
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I ditched mom life for 48 hours to see the Backstreet Boys in Vegas. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
I left my kids — including a newborn — to see the Backstreet Boys in August. They're back at the Sphere, and I hope another mom is doing the same.
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While I led my company through a $150 million acquisition, my husband handled the parenting. Here's how we make it work in our house.
Tiffany Haynes led a $150M acquisition and founded a school with her husband. She wants her kids to see an example of hard work.
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My 65-year-old mom is healthy, but she started purging her stuff. Being part of the process is helping me learn about my family.
My mom began Swedish death cleaning to prepare for the future — but what she really gave me was peace, connection, and understanding.
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We spent a year abroad in France and enrolled our kids in a local school. Coming home was bittersweet.
Gemma Bonham-Carter says daily life in France was "blissfully different." They spent weekdays walking the kids to school, grabbing fresh bread, and working from a café.
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I cofounded my AI startup while on paternity leave. Here's how I balance work and being a dad.
Aaron Cannon thought up his startup, Outset, while on paternity leave. As his kid has grown up, so has the company.
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My husband died unexpectedly 6 years ago. I'm so grateful for the many holiday photos and videos I have of him.
After her husband died weeks after Christmas, a woman reflects on their last holiday together and why capturing everyday moments now matters.
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I'm alone for the holidays for the first time, and I'm thrilled
My ex has my kids for the holidays, and it's my first time celebrating alone. I'm taking a solo trip and I'm excited for the time to myself.
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We're raising our kids to speak three languages, and it's not as hard as people think.
After growing up across countries, I knew I wanted my kids to be multilingual — fluent in Dutch, German, and English from birth.
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The Great Wealth Transfer is happening. Here are the 3 biggest mistakes families make when it comes to planning for it.
More money, more problems? Billionaires are passing down trillions to their kids. Here's what they are doing wrong.
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My family has been vacationing in Punta del Este for decades. It's a hidden gem in South America.
I've spent my holidays in Punta del Este since I was 2. From endless beaches to kid-friendly culture and great food, here's why I keep going back.
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4 types of emotionally immature parents, from reactive to critical
Lindsey C. Gibson, a psychologist who wrote "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents," shared the 4 major types.
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I used to want material things from my family for the holidays. Now that my kids are teenagers, I just want to spend time with them.
I used to ask my kids and husband for holiday gifts from my wishlist. I realized I don't need more stuff, I just want time with my teenagers.
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When my son moved back home after college, he started attending church again — but a different one from mine. I felt rejected.
My adult son moved home and attended a different church from me. I wondered if he was pushing me away, but he's forging his own path.
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I got laid off before the holidays. My family of 7 depends on my income, but I'm trying not to panic.
A holiday layoff stunned me, but as my kids grow up, I'm using this moment to rethink my career, my purpose, and what comes next for me.
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My son died in a ski accident at age 9. He is still part of our holiday traditions.
The holidays can magnify grief. I learned that honoring loss and love together is the only way to truly heal.
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My son is too old for Elf on the Shelf pranks, but I do it every year anyway. I think I have more fun with it than he does.
My son has always known I'm the Elf on the Shelf. I do the pranks anyway, and I have more fun with it than he does.
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I research self-regulation for a living. As a parent, it can be hard to follow my own advice.
As a parent, self-regulation is hard — especially when things feel out of control. As someone who studies this, here's how I'm working to improve.
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I own a pet toy company, and my 3 kids work for me. I told them they needed to work somewhere else before joining.
Raised in a home where work and family blurred, Mark Hirschberg built his own company — and he hopes his grandkids continue the tradition.
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My husband and I divide parenting duties strategically. We share the load while relying on our strengths.
My husband and I divide household tasks based on interests and expertise. We share the load while relying on our strengths.
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My family's holiday budget is smaller than I'd like. Here's how I'm making sure the season is still magical for us.
My family's holiday budget is smaller this year. I'm making sure the season still feels magical through decorations, free events, and homemade gifts.
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They left their jobs in their 50s to reconnect with their kids. It helped them rethink their long-term career plans.
Karen Gilchrist jokes that her "maternal instincts kicked in late," but by 2024 she and her husband, Pablo Slough, decided to prioritize family over climbing the corporate ladder.
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I stopped expecting the holidays to be perfect. Four kids and a pilot's schedule taught me that Christmas morning can happen at midnight.
From Denny's breakfasts to hotel gift exchanges, we turned my pilot husband's flight schedule into creative, meaningful holiday memories.
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My 7-year-old invited a local shop owner to her birthday party. He showed up.
My 7-year-old asked to invite a local shop owner to her birthday party. I thought the idea would pass, but she kept insisting we invite him.
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My dad died 3 years ago. I'm learning how to celebrate the holidays without him.
My dad died three years ago. Looking at blue Christmas lights and telling family stories reminds me of him over the holidays.
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I thought the best holidays were going to be when my kids were little. I was wrong.
I pushed myself so hard to make the holidays special when my kids were little. Now they are adults, and they are so much better.
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Dating after your partner dies is hard. I feel guilty for wanting connection, but I also need it.
I've learned that dating as a widowed parent means accepting a need for connection and feeling guilty for wanting it at the same time.
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