I never cared about Easter. Now that my kids are all grown up, it's the easier holiday for them to come home.

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Jennifer McGuire with her four sons

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My kids don't remember living in New York, so I retraced their earliest days with them

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The author and her two children in Times Square.
The author said her kids don't remember the time they spent in New York, so she took them back 10 years later to better understand their roots.

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My fiancée and I live with my parents in a New York City apartment. It's helped us save money and open a business.

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The author lives with his parents in New York City.

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I'm a 76-year-old retiree who travels often with my grandma friends. We're learning that the secret to healthy aging is adventure.

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Beth Sobiloff and her friend
The aturhoe (right) is a retired grandmother who loves to travel.

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I left my career to be a stay-at-home mom. I didn't expect to lose my identity.

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  • I left my career at 38 to stay home with my child.
  • I struggled with guilt, identity loss, and my changing relationship with money.
  • Over time, I found purpose and connection through shared experiences.

At 38, I faced the toughest decision of my career: whether I wanted to continue working.

As a travel writer, I've stayed in tons of hotels with my kids — these 5 habits make all the difference

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A young boy reads a book while sitting in a chair in a hotel room.
The author often travels with her kids, and has found that asking for a corner room often gives them a little extra space.

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My dad planned to retire at 55. He died at 52, and it changed how I live.

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The author's dad died at 52.

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When I moved abroad, I left my parents behind in Mexico. I didn't expect our relationship to change so dramatically.

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Santiago Barraza Lopez and his parents
The author (middle) grew closer to his parents after moving abroad.

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When I became a dad, I experienced postpartum depression. My whole life changed, and I no longer understood who I was.

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Zach Fox holding his newborn baby
The author struggled with postpartum depression.

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We had to pull $20,000 from our retirement fund to stay afloat. It felt risky, but it was the only way.

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Kids playing with sprinkler

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