During the holidays, I host my friends and family together. We all enjoy being together, and the dynamics are more fun.
The author prefers to invite as many friends as possible to celebrate the holidays at her home.Jane RidleyBoth sides of...
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Becoming a stepmom taught me that my role is to be a trusted adult. I’m there for when they don’t want to call their parents.
The author became a stepmom when she married her husband.Courtesy of the authorI've been a stepmom for 20 years and...
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My parents treated me like a child even after I moved out. I had to redefine my relationship with them.
The author says redefining her relationship with her parents really helped.Courtesy of the authorAfter college, my parents and I continued...
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My mom moved in with me temporarily and ended up staying for 10 years. We split our bills and she helps me with childcare.
timnewman/Getty ImagesWhen my dad died, my mom lost her companion and financial caretaker.The emotional and logistical reality of caring for...
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I wanted to homeschool my daughter, but everyone in my family told me it was a bad idea. I did it anyway.
The author is homeschooling her daughter.Courtesy of Tiffany TuttleI wanted my kindergarten-aged daughter to be safe and have a more...
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I’ve raised 4 kids. My secret to keeping it together is saving the last hour of the day for myself.
Fiordaliso/Getty ImagesI have four kids and have been a mom for 20 years now.Being a mom is so time-consuming that...
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I have 5 kids, so unexpected costs always come up. To stay on budget, we don’t spend any money for a week.
The author stops spending money for a week to save.Daniel Balakov/Getty ImagesWhen my family of seven runs into unexpected costs,...
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My 3 kids are all 5 years apart. The age gap brings benefits and challenges.
The author's kids are all five years apart.Kaylee Chelsea PhotographyMy three kids are spread out, five years apart, which has...
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I was overwhelmed planning a trip to Japan with my kids. A group tour was the solution.
The author was overwhelmed when planning a trip to Japan with her kids.Courtesy of the authorMy kids were adamant that...
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I thought my twins were fraternal, but no one can tell them apart. They refused to take a DNA test for me.
The author's twins were born 45 minutes apart.Courtesy of the authorIt was my third pregnancy, and when my bump grew...
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