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I take solo trips to Japan every year without my kids. It may seem selfish, but it makes me a better parent.

As an introvert with a rich and complex inner world, I use the time I spend traveling alone to recharge while pursuing my passions.Ashley Franzen Every year, I leave my home — and my kids — behind for ...
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I take solo trips to Japan every year without my kids. It may seem selfish, but it makes me a better parent.

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I take solo trips to Japan every year without my kids. It may seem selfish, but it makes me a better parent

Every year, I leave my home — and my kids — behind for a short time to travel to Japan alone. The distance, both geographic and cultural, gives me enough space and time to live authentically: to be ...
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I take solo trips to Japan every year without my kids. It may seem selfish, but it makes me a better parent.

For the second consecutive year, I've left my kids behind and boarded a plane to Japan. It may sound selfish, but solo trips are a necessity for me to reset and connect with myself. I love the ...