I moved my 88-year-old dad into my apartment complex. His apartment is visible from my window, so I can keep an eye on him.

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Deidre Catucci, with her father, William

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Annie Leibovitz, 76, says being an older mom means her daughters push her to take care of herself

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Annie Leibovitz says she was in her late 40s when she realized she didn't want to miss out on motherhood.

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Bethenny Frankel says there's one boundary every divorcing parent needs to keep

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Bethenny Frankel says her almost 10-year-long divorce from her second husband was worse than her chaotic childhood.

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I'm 47 and quit my job without having anything else lined up. I didn't want to live a life with regrets.

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The author now works from her kitchen table.

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My parents are boomers and always encouraged me to feel my feelings. All my friends wanted to hang out at my house.

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The author's parents are boomers, and they gave her unconditional support.

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I got my kids, all 7 and under, a landline. They invited friends over on a snow day without my help, and I was thrilled.

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The author's kids invited a bunch of friends over during a snow day.

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There's one holiday tradition my 6 kids look forward to every year, and it doesn't involve gifts

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The author (second from right) poses with her family and Santa while participating in her family's favorite holiday tradition.

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I have stage 4 colon cancer. I'm leaving my kids handwritten cards for their milestones, like birthdays and weddings.

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Lauren Gilbert and some of the cards in which she will write heartfelt messages.

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I wanted my kids to have more than I did — now I worry they don't appreciate it. How do I teach them how lucky they are?

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My dad prioritized experiences over possessions. Because of this, our family has traveled to 20 countries together.

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The author, shown here on Mount Titlis in Switzerland, has visited 20 countries with her family.

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