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When the wage gap between me and my husband grew, I quit my job to work part-time. I realized my non-monetary contributions have value, too.
When my husband started making 3 times more than I did, I worried I wasn't contributing enough to o…
Amanda Garland
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I'm a millennial mom of 3, and I rely on my mom's financial assistance
I'm a millennial with three kids and I had to ask my mom for financial assistance. Though I feel sh…
Alyse Benoit
6 mins read
10 things that help me stick to my grocery budget as a mom of 11
Shopping for my family of 13 can get expensive, but I've discovered some money-saving tips, such as…
Lisa Tanner
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I love being a messy, imperfect summer mom
Parenting during the summer is so much easier because the stakes are lower. No one really cares if …
Sarah Seltzer
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A young widow and mom of 2 shares how to support someone in her position — and what's not helpful
Holly Matthews' husband died when she was 32. She shares advice on what not to say to people like h…
Jane Ridley
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A mom who's been traveling with her kids for 19 years says these are the top hidden-gem destinations for families
"I've always wanted to avoid the crowds. I've always wanted to avoid cruise ship destinations, and …
Joey Hadden
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Halley Berry says she tries to avoid being identified as 'only a mom'
Therapists told BI that parents can lose their identity and should not feel guilty for taking time …
Erin Liam
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I worked in HR for over 15 years. It made me a better mom.
I left my job while pregnant with my first child. I realized after becoming a mom that all those ye…
Laura Niebauer Palmer
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I became a first-time mom at 43, and I consider my age a plus
After years of infertility and IVF, I became a mom at 43. There are benefits to being an older pare…
Blake Turck
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Parents in the US lack support while expectations are high. As a mom and an educator, I'm not surprised we have a crisis.
As a parent and an educator I know parents who lack support often thinking their struggle is a sign…
Christine Carrig
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My mom never stopped smiling when things were hard. I learned it's a leadership superpower.
My mom was a glass is half-full kind of person, even when things got hard. She was always smiling, …
Allison Snyder
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Brooke Shields says dropping a kid off at college and becoming an empty nester is 'not easy for the moms'
The mother of two recently dropped her youngest daughter off at college, and says she cried for "a …
Erin Liam
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My 56-year-old mom lives rent-free in our house. She contributes by doing chores and childcare, but communicating expectations can be hard.
Multiple generations living in one house can benefit everyone involved, from saving money to childc…
Emylee Williams
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As a single mom, having 3 kids makes it hard to get work done. I wouldn't trade them for all the productivity in the world.
I'm a single mom of three kids, and it's difficult to carve out time for my work. But when I'm frus…
Allison Langer
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Sabrina Carpenter says she thought her mom's advice to touch grass was 'stupid' — until she tried
"Also, I'm allergic to grass. I found that out after, but it's fine," the pop singer said before th…
Erin Liam
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Jenna Ortega says her mom watched over her 'like a hawk' to keep her safe on set
Jenna Ortega said her mother called her after watching "Quiet on Set," a docuseries about the toxic…
Amanda Goh
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I'm a mom of 3 and prefer spending time with my child-free friends
I have three kids, and I love my friendships with other moms. But I love spending time with my chil…
Melissa Noble
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I'm a divorced mom, and despite getting $1200 monthly in child support, I have a lot of debt
Despite having very different salaries, my ex and I split the kids' expenses evenly. That means tha…
Isobella Jade
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Mariah Carey's mom once recalled getting shot at in a '90s interview that re-emerged since her death
Mariah Carey's mother recalled that someone shot at their house in an interview with Oprah Winfrey …
Eammon Jacobs
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A summer day in the life of a mom of 11, from slow mornings and new hobbies to late-night laundry
At this point, I've pretty much cracked the code for keeping my kids mentally sharp, entertained, a…