My dad died of cancer at 58. My family used some of his insurance money to go on a cruise, and it helped us grieve and connect.

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The author said traveling with her family after her dad passed away helped them grieve.

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I paid $1,000 for a professional organizer to fix my home. Here's what actually changed.

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Julie Kling
After having two kids, my house had become disorganized and cluttered. So, I turned to a professional.

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In the five years I've lived in my house, there's an entryway bench I've never once sat on.

I'm self-employed, so I rarely take time off. I've found 5 ways to work while traveling with my kids — without ruining our trip.

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The author often travels with her kids. Over the years, she's found creative ways to work while traveling, whiouot missing out on too much of the trip.

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We left Texas for a year in Spain. After 3 countries and 3 school systems, we found where we belong.

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Victor Trac left Texas to spend a year in Spain with his family; they ended up settling in a new US city.

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I grew up in the Midwest as a Korean adoptee. Living in Seoul helped me finally feel Korean and American.

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A female spider researcher in her lab.
Jillian Kurovski was adopted from South Korea as a baby and grew up in the Midwest.

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My mom and I do the Wordle puzzle every day. It's an easy way for us to stay connected.

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No matter what's happening in their lives, the author says she and her mother connect by playing Wordle every day.

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Mario Lopez says one thing he and his wife 'never stopped' doing keeps the spark alive after 3 kids

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Mario Lopez and his wife, Courtney.
Mario Lopez says he and his wife, Courtney, "never stopped dating."

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I was raised by my mom and her sisters. Growing up with 3 'mothers' has made me a more thoughtful adult.

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I grew up in a split-level home with my mom and her two sisters. My unconventional, modern upbringing shaped who I am now.

Sara Sturek

Matthew McConaughey's mom, 94, says an old-school parenting style helped her raise 'loving and productive' men

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Matthew McConaughey and his mother, Kay McConaughey.
Matthew McConaughey's mother, Kay McConaughey, says this parenting rule helped her raise three sons.

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I took my kids — all under 8 — to Epic Universe. Here are 5 things that made our visit a total success.

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The author visited Super Nintendo World in Orlando.

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