I stayed home while my family traveled because I needed a break. I loved my alone time.

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The author chose to spend the holidays alone and really enjoyed it.

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I'm a psychologist and grandmother of 6. Here are 6 ways grandparents can build better relationships with their kids and grandkids.

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Dale Atkins has six grandkids.

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My dad died at 43. His friend texts me every year a photo of the last beers they shared together.

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Denise Warner gets a photo of a beer can every year on her dad's death anniversary.

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My family lives nearly 2,000 miles away from my mom, but my kids are still close to their grandma

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The author's family lives almost 2,000 miles from his mother, but his daughters stay close with her through regular FaceTime calls and reading together through the Readeo app.

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I left a mom group over parenting decisions. I don't regret it.

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I quit my job at 35 after my husband died. It's been 6 years, and finding a new job has been harder than expected.

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Alex Delaney sits at the memorial bench for her late husband.

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The unpaid job many women shoulder in relationships — and how to make things more fair

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Laura Danger recently released her book "No More Mediocre: A Call to Reimagine Our Relationships and Demand More"

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I recently learned my 12-year-old son is dating. I'm worried I waited too long to have the sex talk.

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The author put off the sex talk with his son.

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I regret not practicing gentle parenting with my oldest kids. I'm making up for lost time now.

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A mother and child walk in a park.
The author (not pictured) said she mostly stuck to "old-school" parenting techniques as a new mother.

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I bought two bowls at Goodwill for $.99 each. I later sold them for almost $1,400.

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Wendy Sheridan found two bowls for $0.99 at Goodwill

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