I'm a dad and an EMT. I use the same 4 steps in stressful situations at home as I do on the job.

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The EMT and dad recommends taking a deep breath when your adrenaline starts rising.

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My teenage daughter backpacked alone through Europe. Despite my worry, I'd let her do it again.

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The author (not pictured) says she'd let her daughter go backpacking solo again in a heart beat.

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What running a community for C-suite moms taught me about how to succeed

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Marika Frumes founded Mysha to connect high-powered moms.

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My family moved from California to Germany. I expected we'd travel throughout Europe with the kids, but I realized no one was enjoying it.

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The author moved from California to Germany with her family.

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I didn't want to be the evil mother-in-law. I took time to get to know my sons' wives as individuals, not just as their partners.

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I'm a parent of 5 kids. Here are my 8 tips for parenting teens that everyone should know about.

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The author has raised five kids and has learned how to support teens.

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When I moved abroad, my mother was fearful and jealous. It strained our relationship, but I had to chase my dreams.

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The author, left, went to Italy with her mom, right.

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My wife and I knew from our first date that we didn't want kids. We've been together for 17 years and lost friends because of our choice.

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Walters and his wife have been together for 17 years

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I went back to work 4 weeks after giving birth. I had dizzy spells from how exhausted I was.

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The author (not pictured) had to return quickly to work after giving birth.

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My family moved to Florida in 2016 and have been through 6 major hurricanes. We're staying here anyway.

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The author says she and her family are not leaving Florida any time soon.

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