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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I send my kids to their grandparents for 2 weeks every year. They make memories and I reconnect with my husband.

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My family moved from Vancouver to Toronto for a few months to live with my parents. There have been pros and cons.

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The author and her husband left Vancouver for the summer to live with family in Toronto.

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I'm a morning show contributor, and my husband is a firefighter. My daughter's grandparents make our nontraditional careers work.

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The author says help from her daughter's grandparents makes both her career and her husband's career possible.

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My grandparents say the keys to their 65-year marriage include staying independent and having a healthy social life

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The author's grandparents recently celebrated their 65th anniversary.

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I email my 106-year-old grandmother every Friday. It's one of the most meaningful commitments I've ever made.

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Emailing my grandmother every week is a tradition that helps us stay connected despite the distance.

Catherine Work

My husband and I chose to live in Washington, DC, based on job opportunities. I wish we'd chosen to live closer to family.

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The author and her husband decided to stay in Washington, DC, after college.

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I was a famous actor who prioritized fame over family. Now, I'm making up for it as a grandmother.

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Gabrielle Anwar rebuilt her relationship with her daughter and is a present grandmother.

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My grandmother is 95 and losing her memory. Every story she tells me is one I don't want to forget.

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The author's twins sharing twin with his grandmother.

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I still work, but I watch my grandson once a week to help my daughter save on childcare. It's been beneficial for all of us.

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I help my daughter by watching my grandson once a week.

Steve McCarthy

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