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Eight Reasons Why Christmas In The ’80s Was The Best

I remember the Christmas of 1985 like no other that was the year my sisters and I got Cabbage Patch dolls. Seeing those large rectangle boxes under the tree as we were making our way down the green shag-carpeted stairs was a feeling Ive tried to create for my kids year after year. When I

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2020 Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Teens and College Kids

Here is a list of last minute Christmas gifts for the teens, college kids and young adults in your life. Weve included dozens of new ideas and some of the most popular Grown and Flown gifts this year. Dont delay as cut-off dates for free or regular shipping are earlier this year for many retailers,

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Lifetime’s “The Christmas Setup,” Is All About The Power Of Love

Making the yuletide gay? You better believe it (and its about time)! After years of being the quirky best friend or the married uncles, Lifetime is putting an LGBTQ+ couple in the holiday movie spotlight. The Christmas Setup, premiering Dec. 12th at 8/7c on Lifetime, stars real-life married couple Blake Lee (Parks and Recreation, Mixology)

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Don’t Miss “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” Movie: “A Sugar & Spice Holiday”

I grew up celebrating Hanukkah with my family but I always loved the allure of Christmas. When I was younger it was mostly the colorful lights and stockings stuffed with gifts that I yearned for. Now, I appreciate the trappings of Christmas more for the holiday cards and for the music stations that are dedicated

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Why I Miss My Daughters When They’re Home For the Holidays

No mother should be surprised to see very little of her grown children when they come home for summer college breaks and holidays. We learn this quickly the hard way. Our budding adults want to see friends and to try out their new independence on their old playgrounds. We get it, right? Were ready. Why

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The Feeling of Disappointment When Teens Come Home for the Holidays

The wait is over. Our kids are home for the holidays, and thanks to remote work and class, their stay will be even longer this year. Ive grown accustomed to empty nesting, faster than Id ever anticipated, but I still looked forward to shoes cluttering the hallway and laughter from downstairs keeping me awake at

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The “College Conversation” You Need To Have With Your Teen

There are many popular books designed to increase parents concerns about the challenges of college admissions. These books remind parents how complicated, competitive, and soul-draining the entire process can be. And nothing about that is helpful. Enter The College Conversion: A Practical Companion for Parents to Guide Their Children Along the Path to Higher Education

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Family Traditions are Important: “Bricks in Our Children’s Foundations”

Our Thanksgiving we usually have at least a few households of our family gathering together, everyone pitching in to bring a dish and help clean up. But this year, celebrating with only our household was different. In the 24 hours surrounding Thanksgiving dinner, I found myself in the kitchen more than not: peeling sweet potatoes,

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17 Holiday Commercials You’ll Love Watching Again and Again (2020)

Given the year that weve had, we might have expected this years Christmas commercials to be a little different, and maybe just a little disappointing given the tenor of 2020. In fact, they are different and speak to us where we are right now, but they certainly do not disappoint. If you love tradition and

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There Shouldn’t Be a Stigma in Transferring Colleges: My Daughter’s Story

While I was out for dinner with a girlfriend, my cell phone rang. It was a good friend of my husband, who passed away years earlier. Not knowing why he was calling, I answered. Hey, I heard your daughter wants to transfer. Can we talk about it? I really dont think you should let her.

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