I moved 13 times over 15 years to advance my career. I would never wish this on anyone.

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Anahid S. Modrek in a row boat in new york city
The author moved several times for her academic career.

Courtesy of Anahid S. Modrek

I'm 83 and raised my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I work part-time for extra money and hope to retire by 90.

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Sue Miller
Sue Miller has raised children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Sue Miller

Traveling taught me to let some parenting rules slide, even when we're at home

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The author poses with two of her children.
The author, shown with two of her children, says that traveling has helped change how she parents at home and abroad.

Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith.

I hosted over 140 people at my house for my kids' birthday party. I only spent $800, and everyone had a blast.

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Kids lining up to get cake
The line for cake at the birthday party.

Courtesy of the author

NBC says Savannah Guthrie plans to return to 'Today' show as the search for her mother drags on

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Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have issued a video plea for their mother's safe return home.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have issued a video plea for their mother's safe return home.

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I've spent 15 years as a hockey mom watching my daughter chase her dreams. Seeing the women's Olympic team skip the White House visit left me conflicted.

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The authors daughter poses with Olympic Gold medalist Megan Keller after her win at the 2018 Olympics/
I'm glad that my daughter can look up to the women on the US team.

Courtesy of Katy M. Clark

We're sisters, best friends, and co-CEOs. Here's a day in our lives running our dental tech company.

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two sisters pose in red for a professional photo
Dr. Haley Abivardi and Dr. Goly Abivardi.

Jos Schmid

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Haley Abivardi, DMD (above, right), and Dr. Goly Abivardi, DMD, the 56- and 52-year-old co-CEOs and founders of vVardis, based in Zug and Zurich. It's been edited for length and clarity.

My 8-year-old invited his 4 best friends for dinner. I sat at a separate table and watched them have fun independently.

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Kids chatting
The author's son invited his best friends for dinner.

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My daughters didn't need a martyr. They needed a mom.

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A woman in a purple turtleneck poses outside in front of a fence.
The author said TK

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I work out with my 87-year-old mother. Training with her has made me rethink the way I want to age.

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janet osborne and her mother seated side by side
My mom and I have a 24-year age gap between us, but we still enjoy training together.

Janet Osborne

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