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The Power of Independence

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Being a Mom

‘It’s Her World’: Mom Goes Viral After Letting Her Toddler Leave the House in Fancy Play Shoes

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Tweens and Teens

Valuable Lessons a Part-Time Job Can Teach Your Teen 

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Tweens and Teens

6 Household Tasks Teens Should Know Before College

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Step-by-Step Guide for Teaching Teens How To Pay Bills

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10 Meals To Teach Teens How To Cook Before They Leave Home

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Why Having an Independent Child Isn’t Always a Good Thing (& What Parents Should Watch For)

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8 Tips for Teaching Teens About Money

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My Son Is Only 10 Months Old & He Already Has Chores — There’s No Reason for Kids Not To

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15 Life Skills Kids Should Know by Age 8

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‘No, I Can Do It!’ Sweet & Silly Ways Kids Assert Their Independence

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