I became a tattoo artist with my dad's support. Tattooing my family was the most meaningful gift I've given.

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Madi Ford tattooed her family over the holidays.

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My husband and I learned that blending our families was a terrible mistake. Now we live alongside each other.

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The author married her husband and imagined her life as a "Brady Bunch" family.

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I worried my toddler would roam after moving to a bed. A new home security system made me feel safe again.

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We live in the Midwest, and my sons stay occupied in the winter with duct tape, cardboard, and trash. They craft all day.

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The author's kids enjoy making crafts out of duct tape and old tractor parts, including her son's robot Robesy, seen here.

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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 daughters reading with their grandmother on the Readeo app.
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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