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 mom lives with me, my husband, and our 10 kids. My family loves multigenerational living.

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The author (center holding a child) and her husband, live with their 10 kids and grandmother.

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Inside happiness scientist and Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks' daily routine, from a 5 a.m. workout to a 9 p.m. bedtime

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Arthur C. Brooks, a bestselling author and Harvard professor, structures his day with early morning workouts, writing blocks, and time with his family.

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I'm glad we got a house with my in-laws when I was pregnant. We have separate kitchens, plenty of space, and their support.

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A blue duplex with a shared porch.
The house we bought with my in-laws (not pictured) allows us to have our own separate spaces.

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My aging father moved in with my family 14 years ago. I've learned a lot about how I want to prepare for my own retirement.

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The author poses on a swing suspended over water in Bora Bora.
Caring for my dad for 14 years has taught me a lot about what I want for my own retirement, including having a healthy body that allows me to do the things I want to do.

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I'm 31 and I live with my parents and grandmother. I'm not ashamed of it, and I love my multigenerational household.

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A mother embraces her daughter infront of their home.

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Croatian millennials can't afford to buy homes. The solution — build on top of their parents' place.

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Homes in Mokošica, Croatia, where flat roofs sometimes signal that the owners intend to build additional stories.
Homes in Mokošica, Croatia, where flat roofs can signal that the owners intend to build additional floors.

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The European housing crisis warping millennial life: The average Croatian lives with parents until 33

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Parents in bed with their adult son

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