I'm a mom and a travel writer. Here's how I encourage independence with my 7-year-old when traveling.

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Mother and son at airport looking out window, they are both wearing backpacks.
The author (not pictured) encourages her son to be independent while they travel.

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My daughter started taking public transportation to school at just 10. The independence has given her a lot of confidence.

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A mom and her daughter pose in Morocco.
My daughter and I during a trip to Morocco. I'm glad the independence she's gained while taking public transit in Washington, DC, has made her a more confident traveler anywhere we go.

Jamie Davis Smith

A dating expert explains why living apart keeps the spark alive in older relationships

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Logan Ury, a dating expert on "The Later Daters"

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