We moved our family of 4 into a one-bedroom apartment — in many ways, it's made our lives so much better

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By sharing a small space, our family has grown closer and simplified several aspects of our lives.

Julia Clarke

For 20 years, I lived hundreds of miles away from my mom and sister. Then, I bought the house next door.

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Living in the same neighborhood as my mom and sister has been pretty great.

Sydney McClure

My kids don't remember living in New York, so I retraced their earliest days with them

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The author and her two children in Times Square.
The author said her kids don't remember the time they spent in New York, so she took them back 10 years later to better understand their roots.

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As a travel writer, I've stayed in tons of hotels with my kids — these 5 habits make all the difference

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A young boy reads a book while sitting in a chair in a hotel room.
The author often travels with her kids, and has found that asking for a corner room often gives them a little extra space.

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We're raising toddlers in a tiny home. We work just 3 days a week, and save over half our income.

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Family in tiny house.
Jos van der Meulen and Fenna Wit in their tiny home in the Netherlands.

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When I turned 40, my wife and I took a hard look at our lives in the US. Then, we moved our family to Spain.

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I love having time for silliness with my family.

Brian Hodge

I started raising my grandson just a few months into my retirement. My wife and I want to give him a good life, but it's financially draining.

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Martin Odum with his wife and grandson, Noah
Martin Odum and his wife have raised their grandson, Noah.

Martin Odum

When Easter and Passover overlap, expectations in my interfaith family can be high. This year, I'm trying not to stress.

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A seder table set for a family celebration.
The author said she

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Losing one of my students led me to reshape my priorities at home

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An empty classroom full of desks.
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My husband and son went on a trip abroad. I'm glad I didn't go.

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The author's son and husband at a match at Tottenham Stadium.
The author said her husband and son went on a one-on-one trip while she stayed home. Seeing their smiles from inside Tottenham Stadium brought her joy.

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