But, after Ross died of brain cancer in July 2017 at 32, I was forced to rethink it. AdvertisementBefore Ross died, I always assumed we'd be strict about using devices at the table and going to places like McDonald's for chicken nuggets. If you're exhausted after going toe-to-toe for three hours solid, it's fine to let things go. Courtesy of Holly MatthewsBrooke was particularly anxious after Ross died. I sometimes look back at my attitude to parenting before Ross died.

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