My twins were never close growing up. That changed when they both enrolled at the same college.
The author has twins who were never close growing up. As the mother of 19-year-old boy/girl twins, I’ve noticed…
There are 4 types of emotionally immature parents, from reactive to critical. Here’s how they impact you as an adult.
Relationships with parents or caregivers can be strained for many reasons. If you feel like you can’t connect with…
I went back to college at 42 to finish my degree. My daughter is my classmate, and it’s only brought us closer.
The author goes to the same college as her daughter, Siri. I never thought of myself as a college…
I had my first child in my 20s. I thought having more kids in my 40s was going to be easier, but I was wrong.
The author and her husband adopted two boys when she was in her 40s. I had my daughter when…
When I was 14, I helped my parents take care of foster kids. Now, I’m child-free by choice.
The author (not pictured) helped her parents take care of foster kids. When my classmates were dreaming of first…
I tried doing my own gel manicure at home with a $38 kit. Some people would love this, but I’d rather pay more for a professional set.
I think my at-home manicure turned out OK. Although I’m well-versed in getting my nails professionally manicured — I…
I didn’t want a big family. Realizing my kids will rely on each other when I’m gone made me have 3.
Nina Goodwin had a third child in her 40s so that her oldest would have the support of her…
I gave my 3 and 1-year-olds more independence. Now we have fewer tantrums and more cooperation.
My mindset as a parent plays a key role in my childrens’ tantrums. Twenty minutes had passed, and my…
My son changed his college major from law to philosophy. Other parents warned me it was a huge mistake, but I support him.
The author (far left) with his twin sons, who are heading to college. My twin 18-year-old sons have just…
My kids don’t care about getting grounded or put in time-out. Docking their allowance got them to improve their behavior.
The author started docking her kids’ allowance and saw improvements in their behavior. As a mom to two boys…