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This Minimalist Mom Saved Thousands of Dollars by Turning a School Bus Into Her Family's Home

Overworked, stressed, and tired of focusing on materialistic things, Debbie and Gabriel Mayes sold their house, renovated a school bus, and started living there with their four kids. Here are Debbie's tips on saving money and making minimalism work for you.

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All About Coronavirus COVID-19: A Concerned Parent's Guide

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This 12-Year-Old Made Adorable Halloween-Themed Stickers to Remind Kids to Wear Masks While Celebrating the Holiday

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TTC & Pregnancy

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Parents IRL

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We Are Family Podcast

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I'm a Mom and a Fashion Designer: Here Are 5 Ways to Help Kids Get Creative at Home

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Diversity of Families

As Black Parents Raising a White Child, We Face Racism Every Day

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'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' Won't Air on TV This Year

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Staying Healthy

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Celebrate The Season

12 Fun First Week of School Traditions

11 Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Virtual School

How to Set Up a Virtual or Homeschool Learning Space for Kids

27 Ways to Teach Your Kid's Favorite Subjects at Home

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Stepmom Requests Her Stepson Be Photoshopped Out of a Family Photo

Fisher-Price Just Launched a Virtual Toy Museum for the Ultimate Nostalgia Kick

Misty Copeland Explains How Feeling Like a Part of a Community Changed Her Life

Reddit Mom Asks If She's Instilling Unreasonable Fears—or Just Good Safety Sense—in Her Kids

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The Baby Poop Guide: What's Normal, What's Not

Baby Names

From Evabeth to Jaspin, Made-Up Baby Names Are on the Rise

20 Famous Names That Will Make Your Baby a Star

50+ Unique Boy Names for 2020

100+ Unique Girl Names for 2020

200+ Baby Nicknames That Are as Cute as Your New Baby

The National Zoo's 8-Week-Old Panda Cub Is Getting Feistier by the Day

Amy Duggar King Claps Back After Fan Tells Her to Have More Children: 'I'm Flabbergasted'

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Kara Keough Bosworth Writes Heartbreaking Letter to Her 'Fellow Loss Mom' 6 Months After Son's Death

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Baby Gear

Parents' Best Baby Gear 2020

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Baby & Toddler

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The Parent's Guide to Helping the Younger Generation Feel More Grateful

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Bekah Martinez Challenges Critics Who Questioned Photo of Son Franklin, 3 Months, in a 'Girly' Bow

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Big Kid & Teen

Your Teens Might Need a Mental Health Break Just as Much as You Do

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Why You Should Let Your Teen Wear What They Want

I'm a Teen Who Is Nonbinary: Here's What I Wish Parents Would Know About Gender

Social Distancing is Hard for Teens and Tweens, Here's How to Help Them Cope

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