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I had to downsize before a move. I found a box of my kids' baby clothes and relived so many memories.
Karen Siwak's children are now adults and they didn't want to hold on to their baby clothes. She we…
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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I'm a mom of 3 and my house was full of stuff my kids didn't use. Decluttering made space for new interests and memories.
My kids had more clothes and toys they ever needed. I realized the clutter was bothering everyone i…
Jennifer Knowles
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Memorial Day weekend marred by severe weather and it's not over
More than 20 people died, and tornado warnings are in effect for Maryland, Texas, and other states.
Kaja Whitehouse
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When I was in Kindergarten, my teacher invited the whole class to her wedding. She taught us how to behave, and it's a memory I still have.
When I was 5 my teacher invited the whole class to her wedding. We practiced for weeks for what to …
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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I set up a free-range playdate for kids in our area. Parents take turns watching the group, and we don't hover over them as they play.
A neighborhood play group where only one adult is there for emergencies has nurtured independence …
Jane Ridley
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I let my 2 young kids walk to sports practice by themselves. Other kids started asking their parents if they could join them.
At first my 5 and 9 year olds were the only two walking alone. Now other families see the value of …
Kelly Burch
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Getting my kids involved made decluttering their rooms easier. We got rid of 44 bags of stuff, and they felt heard.
My four kids range from ages 8 to 18 years old. We wanted to live with less stuff so we did a deep …
Kelly Eden
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I'm a mom of 6 and don't throw birthday parties after age 1. Kids don't remember them and they are a waste of money.
My oldest kid is 18 and looking through birthday photos I realized she didn't even remember her par…
Nicole Schildt
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'Room to go': A rally-calling professional trader shares why the S&P 500 will rocket to 6,500 by Memorial Day — and 6 investments set to soar
Stocks will stay hot for at least the next six months, a rally-calling trader says. Here are the fi…
James Faris
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Happy Children’s Day 2024: Messages and heartfelt wishes for kids
In India, November 14 is celebrated as Children’s Day to honour the birthday of the country’s first…
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Andrew Webber's forever war
A successful attorney and decorated vet gave up everything to fight for Ukraine. His family is stil…
Sam Fellman,Ryan Pickrell
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My wife and I knew from our first date that we didn't want kids. We've been together for 17 years and lost friends because of our choice.
Matthew Walters and his wife Orna knew they didn't want kids before they even met. They've been tog…
Kelly Burch
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17 hot dog toppings and hacks to try this Memorial Day
They're also among the most popular grilling foods in the summer. The National Hot Dog and Sausage …
Erin McDowell
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The Middle East is on high alert for October 7 anniversary attacks as Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza and Lebanon
Israel said it is "ready with increased forces" as it marked the one-year anniversary of the terror…
Hannah Abraham
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I struggle to gentle parent my toddler. My traumatic childhood makes it difficult to stay calm during her temper tantrums.
When my toddler throws a temper tantrum, I struggle to stay calm. I sometimes have to step away fro…
Betsy Decillis
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Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilots have had to dramatically change the way they fly after long flying Soviet jets, and it's a lot to overcome
Ukraine's F-16 pilots have had to learn to fly very differently from the way they flew their Soviet…
Sinéad Baker
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My son just got married, and I'm no longer the center of his world. I'm now lost and wish I didn't make 'mom' my only identity.
When my son married his new wife, I realized I was no longer the queen of his world. With the passi…
Susan Solomon Yem
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D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion in history — and likely the last. Here's why.
D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion in history, and possibly the last due to smaller militari…
Michael Peck
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The Black Sea has a deadly naval mine problem that will long outlast the Ukraine war
An untold number of mines have been laid in the Black Sea during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and …