Jenna Ortega says her mom watched over her 'like a hawk' to keep her safe on set

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Jenna Ortega says her mother kept a close watch whenever she was on set as a child actor.

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A family who roadtrips 4,000 miles a year shares the best hidden-gem destinations in the US

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Two images: Left: A lake surrounded by homes and fall trees reflected in the water. Right: A parent takes a selfie with a family of four inside a red kayak in a lake with evergreen trees and a rocky waterfall in the background.
Rob Taylor and his family of four take road trips to under-the-radar cities and national parks in the US.

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I thought I wanted kids, but moving to Europe with my husband changed my mind

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Travel blogger Helene Sula, right, and her husband Michael, left, stand in front of historic buildings in Heidelberg, Germany.
Helene Sula decided not to have children after traveling the world with her husband.

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A mom in Denmark was offered 1 year of paid parental leave but chose to come back to work early. She felt she had to show she was still valuable.

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Natalia Rogaczewska took nine and a half months of maternity leave and worked a four-day week for a year.

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Having an only child has brought out the kid in me. I play with him all the time and it's reminded me of my own childhood.

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Nicole Findlay and her son playing tennis.
The author and her son play together all the time.

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I didn't have time to be the father I wanted when I was working in-person. I give my employees the same flexibility I needed.

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A father multitasks with work and holding his son

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I left my 3 kids behind to celebrate my 40th birthday on a Swiss mountain. Being alone was just what I needed.

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Woman wearing an orange helmet crossing suspension bridge in Switzerland.
Wendy Altschuler left her kids behind for a solo adventure in Switzerland.

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My mom is my best friend. Some people think it's weird, but she's supported me more than anyone else.

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A mom and her daughter take a spa day together next to the pool.

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My son wants to be like Billy Hargrove from 'Stranger Things,' so I'm using the opportunity to talk to him about right and wrong

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Ashley Archambault and her son standing on a beach together and smiling.
The author and her son watched "Stranger Things," he started to idolize the character Billy Hargrove.

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I became a first-time mom at 43, and I consider my age a plus

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The author became a mother for the first time at 43.

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