My daughter grew up hanging around bars. I'm glad she has such wonderful memories.

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The author's daughter reads while sitting with her mom at a bar.
The author said that bar workers usually made an extra effort to connect with her daughter, often giving her a sidecar of cherries for her Shirley Temple or asking her what books she was currently reading.

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My dad died of cancer at 58. My family used some of his insurance money to go on a cruise, and it helped us grieve and connect.

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The author pictured at a port with her mom and sister.
The author said traveling with her family after her dad passed away helped them grieve.

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My mom and I do the Wordle puzzle every day. It's an easy way for us to stay connected.

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The author poses with her mother.
No matter what's happening in their lives, the author says she and her mother connect by playing Wordle every day.

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My tween enjoys shows intended for more mature viewers. Watching them together has sparked many meaningful conversations.

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A mother and daughter sit on a couch watching TV together.
The author (not pictured) said that watching more mature, but still appropriate, TV shows with her tween has created a safe place for them to talk about important topics together.

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I thought reality TV was trash, then 'Real Housewives' helped me connect with my daughter while she's at college

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THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SALT LAKE CITY -- Pictured: (l-r) Britani Bateman, Heather Gay, Angie Katsanevas--
The author never thought she'd be tuning in to a show like "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" regularly. But watching the antics of castmates like Britani Bateman, Heather Gay, and Angie Katsanevas has helped her connect with her 22-year-old daughter.

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There are 4 social styles, from 'firefly' to 'evergreen.' Here's what yours says about your relationships.

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4 female friends walking and laughing in a city

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