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Now my daughter is nearly 9, and the tone and tenor of our routine have changed. The music we listen to matters more—she’s ...
As adults, people raised with strong family values do things differently than those who weren't. They use those lessons as ...
There’s nothing like laughing with family and throwing in a few truths that need to be said! From hilarious moments that’ll have you in stitches to real talk that’ll make you think ...
Families could be missing out on practicing family traditions and culture during the pandemic due to limited opportunities to gather and celebrate; yet this is the time when we most need to keep ...
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the traditions. In my family, we roll pretty quietly through the year, and then all of a sudden, once Thanksgiving hits, it’s like a month ...
"Although it's a beautiful way to honor family members, we really wanted our child to have a name that would be personal," she writes on Reddit Getty A pregnant woman says she doesn't want to ...
Children who grow up in households with family traditions tend to live happier lives, fueled by a sense of belonging, higher self-esteem, a stronger identity, and better mental health overall, ...
My oldest daughter, “Alaina,” is breaking my heart. She is engaged to a nice enough man that she’s been with for five years, but she has thrown out every tradition that is important to us ...
My family has embraced a Christmas tradition that dates back to my childhood: setting up a Nativity scene. When I was growing up in Rochester, NY, we’d gather around our parents and unwrap each ...
Our family tradition started in the late 1940s on Rowan Avenue in East L.A. For as long as my mom can remember, my grandma’s ...
Every year, our list of holiday traditions grows. We get a Christmas tree from the same farm every year, do an advent calendar, and more. It takes a lot of effort to stay organized, but it's worth it.