Traveling taught me to let some parenting rules slide, even when we're at home

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The author, shown with two of her children, says that traveling has helped change how she parents at home and abroad.

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My daughters didn't need a martyr. They needed a mom.

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I built a media business after starring on '16 & Pregnant.' But I'm still afraid that I could lose my financial success in an instant.

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Kailyn Lowry has built a successful podcast after "16 & Pregnant."

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I moved to the UK to be with my husband but it ended in divorce. I could never move abroad for love again.

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I don't regret moving to the UK for my husband, even though the relationship didn't last.

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My daughter still couldn't tie her shoes at 9 years old. I'm to blame because I only teach her things when she's interested.

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The author has a unique parenting style.

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Infertility has taken a toll on my marriage. IVF hasn't brought us a baby, but it has helped me fall more in love with my husband.

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The author, not pictured, leans on her husband for support during IVF treatment.

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My husband and I are trying to adjust to being empty nesters. These 3 simple tricks help us feel less lost.

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The writer, not pictured, and her husband struggled with their empty nest.

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I had to start cooking dinner for my son when my wife went back to school. It helped me become a better dad.

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The author, not pictured, cooked dinner for his son.

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I was so focused on dorm room essentials I didn't know I had to do these 7 things ahead of my son's college move-in

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College move-in isn't just about the dorm.

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I lost my daughter at Disney World and was terrified. A simple tip helped me find her quickly, and I recommend it to all parents.

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These tips helped a family feel safe at Disney.

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