My family of 3 is living with my father-in-law while renovating our bathroom. We get free childcare and laundry service.

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The author's son in a play car blowing bubbles.
The author's son has been enjoying playing with his grandfather and great-grandparents while living with them.

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I live with my 3 adult kids and 2 of their partners. Self-care rituals keep me sane in a chaotic house.

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The author, her husband, and her three kids.
The author's kids still live at home with her and her husband.

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As my mom is getting older, my own perspective on aging has changed. It's a strange thing to reconcile.

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The author with her mother while hiking.
The author recently started thinking about her mother's age — and what it means in the grand scheme of things.

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I have a great village, but it's not a substitute for family

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The author and her family have a strong support network where they live.

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My kids are 14 and 15, and they're over trick-or-treating. I'm not.

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The author's two kids dressed as Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper on Halloween in 2016.
The author didn't realize how much she'd miss going trick-or-treating with her kids.

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My mom and I live across the world from each other. We connect by traveling together to bucket-list places every year.

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I landed a top job at Netflix while 7 months pregnant — then motherhood made me question everything

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Cadet strived for success from an early age.

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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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A grandmother, her adult daughter and grandson pose in front of a mountain range.
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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