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I'm a passive parent — I don't cut the crust off sandwiches or tie shoelaces. I want my kids to be independent

Since my son was 4 months old he would hold his own bottle. I don't cut my kids' crust or help them tie their shoes. But I'm ...

I let my 15-year-old daughter go on a bus alone to New York City. I'm happy my teen is independent, but it's also scary and painful.

I've long taught my daughter to be independent, so I was glad to let her travel to New York City alone. I didn't realize how ...

We thought moving from California to Tennessee would save us money. The reality wasn't so simple — and we miss the West Coast.

Our family left Southern California and moved to rural Tennessee to save money and be near family. Prices are still high, and ...