Our neighborhood is our village. We often have meals together and take turns looking after everyone's kids.
The author's kids play with other kids in the neighborhood and families share the burden of raising kids together.
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- I live with my husband and our four kids on a close-knit block of families.
- Our neighbors are our village, helping us share responsibilities and occasionally babysit.
- We are all on this together, and the support is incredible.
"I'm grilling chicken tonight. Who's in for a block family dinner?"
"We'll be there.
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