We go to weekly dinners at Grandma's house. It's a tradition we prioritize, and it keeps me grounded.

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The author and her family have weekly dinners at her parents' house.

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My kids' grandparents live far away. We make sure to FaceTime at least once a week and see them 4 to 5 times a year.

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The author lives far from family, but has found ways to help his kids stay in touch with their grandparents.

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Moving back to my hometown means my kids get more time with their cousins and grandparents, and my husband and I get more date nights

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Three of the author's family members at their winner recital.
The author is glad she and her family moved home so her sons (one of them pictured here on the right) can spend more time with their second cousins.

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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 has been enjoying playing with his grandfather and great-grandparents while living with them.

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I thought being a grandma would be easy. I've learned to respect boundaries and follow rules that aren't mine.

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The author cannot share photos of her grandkids on social media.

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My grandma looked fabulous well into her 80s. She taught me how important it is to be a little selfish.

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I remember my grandmother (not pictured) as always looking polished and taking good care of herself.

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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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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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A granddad with his two grandchildren.

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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 family at her parents' house.
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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