I'm almost 58 and love skateboarding. I go at least twice a week and stay for 7 hours at the park.
Karyn Bennett learned how to skateboard encouraged by her daughter. She went from beginner to viral sensation in less than two years.
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I threw a $30,000 'divorce party' and tossed my wedding ring into the sea
Sabrina Philipp celebrated the end of her three-year marriage by hosting a ritzy divorce party. She slingshot her ring into the ocean.
'Real Housewives of Orange County' star admits she's unsure — at times — about being so public with her son's identity. But she knows it'll help LGBTQ+ families like hers.
RHOC star Heather Dubrow spotlights LGBTQ+ issues, sharing three of her children's coming out stories and how to foster a supportive environment.
An American mom raising teens in Paris said French parents don't track their kids' phones — and give them privacy for sex
Pamela Druckerman, author of "Bringing Up Bébé," says American and French parents are still parenting differently. Teens in France get more freedom.
After my husband died, I changed my parenting style. I let my kids swear, eat in front of the TV, and sleep in my bed.
A mom shifted from a structured to a flexible parenting approach after her husband's death, focusing on emotions, honesty, and resilience.
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I weighed 434 and my doctor said I could die. I lost 163 pounds by riding a stationary bike and focusing on portions and lean proteins.
A man who weighed over 430 pounds lost almost half his body weight by paying attention to the food he ate and working out on his Peloton bike.
A 104-year-old has been a professional lobster woman since she was 8. She says the secret to her longevity is keeping busy.
Virginia Oliver, or Ginny, is a 104-year-old woman from Maine who refuses to quit lobstering. She says keeping busy is her longevity secret.
Sending our kids to summer camp was more expensive than a family trip to Europe. We enjoyed it so much we ended up moving to Portugal.
A family saved money by moving from Brooklyn to Portugal, choosing an international lifestyle over pricey summer camps and other high living costs.
A man born in Japan — where tipping is rude — is part of a growing number of Americans rejecting tipping in the US
Ken Ozeki shared his thoughts on not tipping in the US, influenced by high prices, digital registers, and experiences traveling in his native Japan.
I'm 89 and have always loved traveling. I've stayed in the fanciest hotels and also camped in the boonies.
Nancy Strong loves traveling, especially if it has adventures like safaris in Africa, the Great Wall of China, and a cruise to Antarctica.
My family of 4 moved to France. My child started school at age 3 and gets healthy meals for lunch.
After moving in 2020, the family of four says they are not moving back. Public school starts at age 3 and serves kids four-course lunches.
A 73-year-old lost 185 pounds. She goes 5 days a week to the gym and eats a low-carb diet.
Maureen Hagar, 73, transformed her life by losing 185 pounds through diet and exercise. She stopped needing her scooter to move around.
I'm Gen X and would love to provide childcare for my future grandkids. But I'll be too old when I can afford to retire.
After spending 15 years as a stay-at-home mom a Gen Xer won't be able to retire until she's 71. She won't be able to be the grandma she wants to.
I'm a British mom living in the US. In the UK kids get a shorter summer break and have mandatory uniforms.
I'm a British mom in the US. I'm jealous of how my friends' kids in the UK are taught — from shorter summer breaks to mandatory uniforms.
I was diagnosed with a severe fear of giving birth while I was pregnant. I'm not having any more kids.
Mom Jemma Smith triumphed over her pathological fear of childbirth, known as tokophobia, with professional help. She gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
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A woman unmasked her catfisher after finding 2 more victims. They were surprised to find the catfisher's true identity.
Anna Akbari's new book reveals her catfishing experience, highlighting online deception, emotional manipulation, and her journey to uncover the truth.
I'm 89 and flew 5,000 miles to see Taylor Swift in Paris. I treated myself to a $2K per night hotel and it was worth every penny.
Nancy Strong says she's been a fan of Taylor Swift for the last 15 years. She spent over $2,000 to see her in concert in Paris.
I've lost 85 pounds over the last 2 years. It's stayed off because of my slow and steady approach.
Mark Slaughter lost 85 pounds through slow and steady changes such as a healthier diet, moderation, exercise, and intermittent fasting.
I changed my name to Kricket. I didn't feel like Ashley represented me, and it's a nod to my maiden name.
Kricket Bushnell was unhappy with her previous first name of Ashley. Her maiden name was Krick so she officially changed it to her nickname Kricket.
I had bariatric surgery and lost 120 pounds. It allowed me to run my first half-marathon at age 45.
Anthony Quintano overcame obesity and depression through gastric sleeve surgery, healthy habits, and a newfound passion for running marathons.