Halloween decorations brought my kids and me together. Doing it alone this year made me feel like I've lost them.

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House exterior decorated with spiderwebs, skeletons and pumpkins ready for Halloween
The author's home (not pictured) isn't quite as spectacularly decorated as this Halloween house.

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My 81-year-old mom lives with my tween and me. It's made my son more empathetic.

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Julie Kelley recently went on vacation with her mom Judy and her 11-year-old son.

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Youth soccer was demanding, and wearing my family out. My son's coach came up with a surprising solution.

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The author's kids spending time together at home.
The author spoke with her son's soccer coach, and he now attends fewer practices in favor of spending time at home with his family.

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My 3 kids are all 5 years apart. The age gap brings benefits and challenges.

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The author's kids are all five years apart.

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Ben Stiller says splitting up and getting back together with his wife helped him be a 'better parent'

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Ben Stiller.
Ben Stiller.

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After my divorce, my kids and I moved in with my mom and stepdad. I couldn't be a single parent without their support.

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The author, shown with her sons, said that moving in with her mom and stepdad has changed their lives for the better.

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My sister and I were raised to be entrepreneurs and started a business together. We keep each other's egos in check.

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Bobby and Brianna Bitton
Bobby and Brianna Bitton are siblings and cofounders of women's health brand O Positiv.

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I'm the only person in my family to go to grad school and become an entrepreneur. I often feel guilty for 'making it.'

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The author is the first to earn a master's in her family.

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My 76-year-old mother moved from Florida to New York to live with me, but left after 2 years because I was too boring

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The author's mother holding fowers from the farmer's market.
The author's mom moved from Florida to New York to live with her at 76.

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I'm the 'cool aunt.' My connection with my niece and nephews helps me stay relevant and feel less alone.

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Rochelle Natalonia and her two nephews
The author (middle) is close to her nephews.

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