I gave up my dream life in Japan to move to the Netherlands — now, I couldn't be happier

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Brie Schmidt on a widmill balcony in Deift
As an American, I'm glad I was able to move to Europe.

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My first cruise was a 7-day disappointment. Even worse, it left me feeling sick long after touching dry land.

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Author Brittany VanDerBill taking a selfie on a cruise next to her holding a drink in front of a rainy view
I feel no need to book another cruise anytime soon.

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My adult daughter still lives at home with us. She saves money on rent, and we get to see her more — a win-win.

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Young adult woman wearing burnt orange shirt and jeans sitting on a kitchen counter, showing something on her smartphone to her two parents, who are wearing glasses.
Noah Berlatsky (not pictured) says his 20-year-old daughter lives at home with him and his wife to save money, and it works out well for all of them.

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Am I gentle parenting, or am I just a pushover?

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Dad with son at playground
The author is not sure if gentle parenting actually works.

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My partner and I started a non-alcoholic drink brand together, and it made our relationship stronger. Being sober doesn't hurt, either.

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Tawny Lara and her partner Nick drinking their non-alcoholic beverage, (parentheses)
Tawny Lara and her partner Nick started a non-alcoholic beverage brand together called (parentheses).

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My mom provides our childcare, but we have different rules for the kids. It creates tension.

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Bethaney Phillips with her mom and two boys.
Bethaney Phillips' mom provides daycare for her two young boys.

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The last time we traveled as a family of 6, we spent $6000. I refuse to make the same mistake this summer.

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A happy family outdoors in nature, while the children are playing and blowing bubbles.

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My husband and I went to an all-inclusive resort. He drinks, and I'm sober, but I didn't feel like I was missing out.

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Terri Peters and her husband wearing sunglasses. He is drinking a cocktail and she is drinking a diet soda. They are outside in a bar and it is sunny.
Terri Peters and her husband got closer while vacationing together.

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I'm a hair health expert, and I want men to stop blaming their fathers for thinning hair. Genetics is only half the story.

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Giorgos Tsetis sitting next to his father and son on a chair
The CEO of Nutrafol, Giorgos Tsetis, left, says thinning hair shouldn't be blamed on our fathers.

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An annual solo trip reminds me of who I am outside being a mom. Sometimes, I feel guilty for spending the time and money, but it's worth it.

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Tiffany Nieslanik drinking an Aperol spritz and reading a book while on a trip, sitting in the sun.
Tiffany Nieslanik takes an annual solo trip and always comes back to her family refreshed.

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