My kids are growing up 400 miles from their cousins. It's shown me that family can be whatever you want it to be.

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The author's kids (not pictured) don't live near their cousins.

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My son had to do a family tree for a school project. I went on a genealogy deep dive to learn about a side of the family I never knew about.

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Isobella Jade (center) sits with her son (left) and daughter (right)
Isobella Jade (center)

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A rattlesnake bit my toddler at a birthday party. What happened next changed me.

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A week of taking care of my 8 and 2-year-old grandkids left me exhausted. It also taught me we all need a little grace.

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The author took care of her grandsons for a week.

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I stopped being the first to reach out to friends. It made me realize I don't need to be liked by everyone.

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At 37, the author has decided to stop always being theone who initiates contact with friends.

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Target doesn't get enough credit for its healthy grocery options. These are my dietitian-approved picks from the store.

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The author, a dietitian and mother of two young kids, said that Target should get more credit for its healthy grocery options.

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Now that I'm in my 50s, I regret not trusting my gut more through the years

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The author said she once always asked other people for advice before making any decisions, big or small. Now she's learning to trust her gut more.

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My 12-year-old couldn't read, and even as an educator, I had no idea why. It turned out he had dyslexia.

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The author had no idea how far behind her son was in reading.

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I take solo trips to Japan every year without my kids. It may seem selfish, but it makes me a better parent.

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Author Ashley Franzen smiling in front of mountain, water in Japan
As an introvert with a rich and complex inner world, I use the time I spend traveling alone to recharge while pursuing my passions.

Ashley Franzen

I moved my family of 5 from a big city to a small town. We love our new life, but there are some things we miss.

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The author and her children have enjoyed the slower pace of living in a small town≥

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