My kids were born 17 years apart. My daughter and I grew up together, my son is getting a different version of me.

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The author said that motherhood feels different the second time around.

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My dad and sister died 19 days apart. My other siblings helped me with my grief.

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The author (third from the left on the couch) always got along with her siblings.

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I want my 3 kids to learn in an environment that's right for them. We've done a mix that includes homeschooling, public, and private schools.

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The writer, pictured while traveling with her three kids, said she imagined her kids learning experientially through art and experiences.

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My twins have done everything together since birth. Now that they're older, I'm helping them recognize their individuality.

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The author said her twins have been nearly inseparable since birth, so she is encouraging their individuality as they age.

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My brother stole the diamond ring our mom left for me and lied about it for decades. Should I sue or let it go?

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Growing up, I struggled to understand my younger sister's carefree attitude. Now, I can admit she was onto something.

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My younger sister is helping me be more present and calm as an adult.

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I hadn't seen my sister for 2 years. We met in Liechtenstein to reconnect.

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After years apart, the author (right) and her sister were finally able to meet up in a new-to-them foreign country.

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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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Growing up in a house with 5 sisters, I thought I had a solid understanding of parenting — then I had a boy

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My parents had my youngest sister when I was 17. Helping care for her made me feel older than my peers.

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I was 17 when my youngest sister (not pictured) was born. At times, I felt more like her third parent than a sibling.

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