When I was a kid, I moved every few months. Now that I'm a parent, I focus on creating stability for my family.

Credit: Chelsea Pas of Friends & Lovers Photography

• I moved frequently while I was growing up, and it was difficult for me to feel grounded.
• When I became a parent, I knew I wanted my kids to have more stability than I did.
• We have routines and a sense of family identity, though I do leave room for some spontaneity, too.

I grew up moving often, attending at least two schools every year of my childhood until my junior year.