I love Disney with my kids — but going without them is even better in some ways

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The author and her husband got married in Disney World.

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When my daughter was born disabled, I had a hard time finding a Mom group that felt right for us

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My son is studying abroad in Spain this year. I'm trying to let go, but it's harder than I expected.

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The author is already grieving her son's absence as he prepares to study abroad.

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I'm scrambling to get my kid into summer camp. We've joined multiple lotteries and lost money, but I need to fill 10 weeks of summer.

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The author is struggling to find a summer camp for his kid.

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When Easter and Passover overlap, expectations in my interfaith family can be high. This year, I'm trying not to stress.

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The author said she

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I have 3 teenagers. These are the battles I don't fight with them.

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The author has four kids, three of whom are teens.

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Losing one of my students led me to reshape my priorities at home

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I dreaded being asked what I did for fun. As a working mom, I didn't have an answer.

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The author started painting again.

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My son and I built a successful bow tie business on Amazon together. We had to shut it down to save our relationship.

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The author and her son started a business on Amazon.

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I've let my kids take Amtrak by themselves since they were 13. I love giving them independence.

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The author's son has taken the Amtrak alone since he was 13.

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