Sam Altman is getting dragged for suggesting this ChatGPT 'use case' for parents
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I built an app to send messages after I die. The most popular feature wasn't what I expected.
Brian Majewski and Teresa Green created One Final Message, an end-of-life planning platform for sharing passwords, instructions, and final messages.
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My young patients fly into surgery dressed as superheroes. Surgery became a lot less scary for them.
Pediatric ENT Dr. Leandro Brandão Guimarães says letting children wear superhero costumes into surgery helps ease fear and makes the experience less traumatic.
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My family of 5 has been living with my parents since the beginning of the year. I'd do it again, despite the challenges.
My family has been living with my parents this year. I've reflected on the experience ahead of moving out, and I'd do it again despite the challenges.
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My family of 4 moved into a camper van for a year. I ran my business on the road, while my husband homeschooled our twins.
It wasn't always easy traveling the world while running my business and homeschooling the twins. But we built memories that will last a lifetime.
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When my kids were young, I was excited to send them back to school. Now that I'm a mom of teens, I feel differently.
"My teenagers still drive me crazy. I'm just not ready to send them back to school this year."
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I started making dog food in my kitchen. It became a $250 million company.
Lucy Postins says her dog's chronic ear infections inspired The Honest Kitchen, a human-grade pet food company she founded more than 20 years ago.
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I've cared for my daughter for 39 years. Retirement wasn't the break I imagined.
Tama Phelps, 64, manages the demanding care roles for her daughter born with spina bifida and her aging father amid financial pressures.
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Nara Smith says couples therapy gave her and her husband the tools to get through their daughter's cancer diagnosis
Nara Smith said she and Lucky Blue didn't fully process their daughter's cancer diagnosis until the physical effects of chemotherapy set in.
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I created no-spend days for my kids. They were easier for them than for me.
I wanted to teach my children about money. Instead, our monthly no-spend days changed the way I thought about convenience and parenting.
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I booked a budget-friendly, all-inclusive resort in Mexico for a family trip. I wouldn't do it again.
I didn't give much thought to a pop-up about seaweed when I booked our trip. Reality was much worse than I imagined.
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My family of 5 moved in with my parents. It's saved us thousands, and not just in rent.
Multigenerational living has saved us so much money. My parents don't make us pay rent, the grocery bill is lower, and we canceled streaming services.
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I took a class to braid my daughter's hair. It changed how I think about fatherhood.
Elliot Marsh says a dads' hair-braiding class gave him practical skills and a space to talk openly about fatherhood.
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At 51, I'm the same age my father was when he died. Getting older has been more emotional than I expected.
When I turned 51, the grief of my father's death hit me all over again. Each birthday I have now is another year my dad didn't get to live.
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I couldn't justify throwing a party that my 1-year-old wouldn't remember. My husband and I went to a fancy dinner instead.
We skipped throwing our son a party for his first birthday and went to a Michelin-star restaurant instead.
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I moved when I was 7 months pregnant. It was surprisingly emotional.
Moving while I was seven months pregnant was surprisingly emotional. It was the right choice, but I still cried while driving by the old neighborhood.
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Dear Nizar, Dear Maryam
"Dear Nizar, Dear Maryam" will debut on the film festival circuit this year.
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We spent $16,000 on a beach house rental for a week. It was worth it.
We skipped the hotels and rented one massive beach house. It made the trip more fun and less stressful for all of us.
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I stopped reading when I had kids. It took some alone time to get back my love of books — and this crucial piece of my identity.
I've always loved reading but I stopped when I became a mom. Alone time reminded me how much I love books, and talking to other people about stories.
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I help wealthy families get their kids into top colleges. Here are 5 strategies any parents can use.
Lindsay Tanne Howe helps ultrawealthy families get their kids into top schools. Her tips include encouraging habits that build curiosity.
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I took my teen on a group tour in Scotland. I worried she'd be out of place, but she proved how grown-up she is.
I worried my teen would feel out of place on our Isle of Skye tour. She found her footing immediately.
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I lost most of my vision after having my daughter. It didn't change the kind of mom I wanted to be.
Kiana Glanton says becoming a blind parent forced her to relearn motherhood—and ultimately led her to become a Team USA blind baseball medalist.
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The day my dad died, I took my daughter to the movies. It was exactly what I needed.
I expected grief to look one way. Instead, parenting, moving, and everyday life forced me to grieve in ways I never anticipated.
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When my family moved in with my parents, we set some ground rules. However, it's our unspoken rules that have helped the most.
When we began living in a multigenerational house, we set some ground rules. However, it's perhaps the unspoken rules that have helped the most.
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I'm a working single mom. I pay other parents to make my children's school lunches.
I loved making school lunches for my kids, but now that I'm divorced, I don't have the time with my busy career. I turn to other moms for help.
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7 kids, 3 moms, and 1 giant cruise ship. We finally booked a trip that felt like a real vacation.
I spent nearly $6,000 to take my kids on a trip with our friends on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas. We can't wait to do it again.
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They're raising 2 granddaughters and relying on food banks. Retirement is out of reach.
Vicki and Sal Parisella are among the many US grandparents sacrificing retirement and health to raise grandchildren and keep them out of foster care.
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I started a garden for my kids. Now, I save $500 a month on groceries.
As a busy entrepreneur, I didn't think I'd have time to garden. Still, it reduced my grocery costs and taught my daughters about the value of food.
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My dad came to live with me after getting sick, and my sister moved in to help. His long-term care costs us over $4,000 a month.
Facing caregiving costs for her elderly father, Teri Carlyle shares insights on managing long-term care, which she shares with her siblings.
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My friend told me something about parenting when I was pregnant. The truth didn't hit me until my son went to camp.
When I was pregnant for the first time, my friend told me something about parenting. I learned how right he was when dropped my son off at camp.
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I passed up promotions for a 4-day workweek. Spending time with my kids is more important.
I passed up opportunities to climb the corporate ladder for a four-day workweek. Spending time with my kids is more important.
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My mother expected me to call every Sunday. I expect almost nothing from my kids.
Trying to avoid my mother's parenting style left me reluctant to ask my adult children for the time and connection I wanted.
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When I was growing up, celebrations were reserved for big achievements. I make sure to acknowledge my sons' smaller wins, as well.
Growing up, my family only celebrated bigger achievements. I make sure to acknowledge my sons' smaller wins.
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I inherited a lot of my grandma's jewelry. It took me years to see what I'd really been given.
I was in my 30s when I inherited some of my grandmother's jewelry, many of them costume pieces. Years later, I'm finally appreciating them.
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I struggled to pay for fertility treatments until I found a public grant. I paid just $7,500 for a full round of IVF.
As a single woman, I first paid for my fertility treatments out of pocket. But then I found a public grant in New York that shared the costs.
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I've been my mom's caregiver for 10 years. I'm running on empty.
Jessica Chalk says working alongside her mother helped her notice the earliest signs of dementia and continues to shape their lives today.
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I'm making a summer at home feel extra special for my family. Paying for access at fancy hotel pools has been a game changer.
Using ResortPass to book pool days at luxe hotels gave my family vacation vibes without leaving Houston.
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When summer blew up our family's routine, I turned to a business system from Toyota. It helped curb the chaos.
I tried the Kanban method with my kids to make summer run more smoothly in our house. It's working.
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I swapped places with my sister to care for our aging parents during her well-earned vacation. I made a rookie mistake.
I relieved my sister of her caregiving duties for our aging parents. I made a fundamental error in the challenging role.
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I homeschool my kids, so I'm blurring the lines between mother and teacher. I'm worried they're now too dependent on me.
Since I'm always with my kids, they often ask me to hug or kiss them throughout the day. I worry they depend on me too much for emotional regulation.
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Tony Hawk says movement keeps you young, whether it's chasing your grandkid, dancing, or yes, doing ollies
Tony Hawk has gotten better at prioritizing family time over the years. He's also started weight lifting, and says movement and play keep you young.
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I took a multigenerational family trip to Mexico. It was the first trip with my parents when I felt like an adult instead of a child.
I spent years letting my mom handle every family trip. Now it's my turn.
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I thought good moms had to be selfless. I was wrong.
I've realized how important self-care is in motherhood. Prioritizing my needs has made me more patient, happier, and a better role model for my kids.
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I was a communications major and built a successful career. If a parent asked me for advice, I'd say comms is a great choice.
Communication degrees are often considered useless, but I have two degrees in the field. I believe comms majors are often set up for success.
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I've been a surrogate twice, and helping someone else build their family gives me overwhelming joy. Here's what the process is like.
Katherine Reinhart, a mom of 3, became a two-time surrogate after hearing about her friend's infertility struggles. Here, she describes the process.
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Multigenerational living has taught my kids about the realities of aging. It's a benefit I wasn't expecting.
My family of five moved in with my parents earlier this year. Multigenerational living has my kids about the realities of aging.
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I pay my employees $1,000 a month per child for day care. It's one of my ice cream company's best investments.
Molly Moon Neitzel reimburses company employees for childcare up to $1,000 per month per child. She says the move has a 128% ROI.
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A year after moving our family from the US to Spain, these were our biggest wins and regrets
Spain felt like home to our family of 4 faster than we imagined. Getting to this place came with some surprises though.
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I'm a mom of 2 kids. Sending voice memos to Claude helps me organize my life.
Erin Kee is a mom of two kids under four. She sends at least one long voice memo to Claude a day, which helps her manage her schedule.
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