My daughter is studying abroad in Italy this semester. I didn't expect to be this panicked about the distance.

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Cheryl Maguire's daughter at the airport heading to Rome
The author's daughter is studying abroad in Rome.

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I called my sister and her friend answered as a joke. We talked for 20 minutes, and now we're married.

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The author said a girls' trip to Seattle changed her whole life.

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My husband and I chose to live in Washington, DC, based on job opportunities. I wish we'd chosen to live closer to family.

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The author with her family in Washington, DC.
The author and her husband decided to stay in Washington, DC, after college.

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I moved to Colombia and had my 3 kids there. The births were so cheap that I still can't believe the total cost.

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The author (right) gave birth to her kids in Colombia.

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I moved from the US to Wales 14 years ago. Raising kids away from my family is harder than I thought.

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The author has lived in Wales for the last 14 years.

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I became a single father of twins at 49. It was the best decision of my life.

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A dad with his baby twin daughters

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As a firstborn, I know what it's like to be the oldest sibling. I empathize with how my daughter feels about the responsibility.

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As a firstborn child, the author knows firsthand the pressure that her oldest daughter is experiencing.

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My college kids went back to school, so I went on a cruise alone. It was awkward at first, but I loved my alone time.

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The author loved going on a cruise without her family.

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My parents got divorced after 35 years. Their split strengthened my marriage.

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The author's parents divorced after 35 years together.

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I tried to manage my kids' screen time, then I realized my own was out of control

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The author (not pictured) realized that her own reliance on devices was impacting how her children viewed screen time.

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