We bought a house, got a dog and are splurging on groceries. In these stressful pandemic times, maybe a little debt isn't so bad.

How the pandemic blew my family budget

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Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

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If you're worried about feeding your kids non-organic fruit, stop worrying. The guilt you're feeling about the "Dirty Dozen" foods is probably unfounded.

Here’s why you can ignore the Dirty Dozen foods list without guilt

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Family health

Moving in with the grandparents was already a growing trend, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, multi-generational homes have become especially enticing.

Multi-generational homes: What to consider before moving in

While living with your parents when you’re in your thirties or forties and have kids of your own might not feel like an especially grown-up choice, lots of us are doing it.

Kids, we're moving in with Grandma

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Want to finally stop fighting about money? Resign yourself to the fact that some kid&#x2d;related costs are out of your control. Then, get your goals aligned.

How to stop fighting about money

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One mom wonders if borrowing money from family is okay—even if that means taking from her kids' piggy banks.

Borrowing money from family: Is it okay to hit up your kids for cash?

No one told me these funds were off&#x2d;limits.

I borrow money from my kids—and there’s nothing wrong with that

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Family budget

The pandemic made me do it: I've been reckless with our family finances

Stop feeling bad about giving your kids non-organic strawberries and apples

Kids, we're moving in with Grandma

How to stop fighting about money

I borrow money from my kids—and there’s nothing wrong with that