I've got 4 kids and 1 goal this summer: do less

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The author (not pictured) said she has one goal for her family this summer: to do less.

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I have a background in child development, yet I still make mistakes. It took time to let go when my daughter went to college.

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The author had to let her daughter be independent to rebuild their relationship.

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I quit my corporate job to start a house-flipping business with my mom. We clash often, but that's our biggest strength.

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Jarone Ashkenazi and his mother next to a house they flipped together
The author and his mother started a house flipping business.

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I gave my kids more responsibility at the grocery store. They rose to the challenge.

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The author lets her kids check out at the supermarket.

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My best friend and I went on vacation with my parents, who are in their 70s. I wish we hadn't waited so long to do it.

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I went on vacation with my parents, who are in their 70s, and my best friend. It's one of the best trips I've taken in a long time.

Lauren Breedlove

When raising my newborn in New York City became too difficult, I took an extended parental leave and moved to Berlin

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The author moved abroad shortly after her baby was born.

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I had my last child at 40. My friends are in a different place than I am, but my son keeps me young.

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The author had her son at 40.

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I thought traveling and living in a van by myself would be scary. Instead, it's restored my faith in humanity.

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I was scared to do van life solo, but a lot of positive interactions while on the road has given me faith in humanity.

Sydnee Chapman

When I was done raising my kids, I spent my late 40s traveling. I forgot to save for retirement in the process.

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The author admits she wanted to travel the world. Now she's questioning if she should have been planning for her future.

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Living with my adult children wasn't the retirement I imagined. It's crowded but wonderful.

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The author lives with her daughter and her family in a farm in Oregon.

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