I help women return to professional work. These are the mistakes I see most often.

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The author coaches women reentering the workforce after a career break.

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I'm a professional organizer. Helping my 89-year-old mom downsize was emotionally brutal.

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Regina Lark helped her 89-year-old mom declutter.

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After my divorce, my kids move between homes every week. Buying 2 of everything reduced their stress.

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The author buys two of everything so their kids are not stressed living between two homes after divorce.

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When my kids went to college, I missed our family dinner nights. Virtual get-togethers give me the connection I crave.

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The author missed family dinners when her sons were in college.

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I moved away from my family in my 30s. When I called crying, my dad dropped everything and came to see me.

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Ruth Davis's dad dropped everything and went to visit her when she needed him.

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I've lived overseas for 15 years. Saying goodbye to my mom never gets easier.

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The author moved from the US to Wales 15 years ago.

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I'm parenting my kids differently from how I was raised. I don't want them to fear me, but instead trust me.

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The author is parenting her kids differently to how she was parented.

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When my friends moved to the suburbs, I decided to raise my kids in Chicago. Being an urban mom was the best choice.

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The author raised her kids in Chicago.

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I thought downsizing would be hard for our family of 4. It ended up changing our lives for the better.

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The author's family moved from Texas to Colorado and downsized their home.

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I made over $30,000 from my side hustles this year. The extra money is great, but I felt like I never stopped working.

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The author has a corporate job but also freelances as a writer and teaches mahjong.

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