My dad died unexpectedly. Picking up one of his hobbies has helped me feel more connected to him.

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The author (not pictured) picked up painting after her father died unexpectedly.

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My parents are boomers and always encouraged me to feel my feelings. All my friends wanted to hang out at my house.

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The author with her son and parents.
The author's parents are boomers, and they gave her unconditional support.

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I got my kids, all 7 and under, a landline. They invited friends over on a snow day without my help, and I was thrilled.

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The author's kids invited a bunch of friends over during a snow day.

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There's one holiday tradition my 6 kids look forward to every year, and it doesn't involve gifts

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The author (second from right) poses with her family and Santa while participating in her family's favorite holiday tradition.

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My dad prioritized experiences over possessions. Because of this, our family has traveled to 20 countries together.

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The author, shown here on Mount Titlis in Switzerland, has visited 20 countries with her family.

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My wife and I are nurses with busy schedules. Here are 4 easy meals we love to make with items from Trader Joe's.

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Trader Joe's pesto chicken breast and Italian orzo. There's also Lipman Virginia-grown tomatoes and a plant in frame.
We like to shop at Trader Joe's for delicious ingredients to make quick, easy meals.

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I let my daughter reject hugs and kisses at family gatherings. My boomer relatives initially felt offended.

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The author's daughter didn't like being hugged by her grandparents.

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Alison Brie says one trick has helped her and Dave Franco survive the holidays with the in-laws

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Dave Franco and Alison Brie.
Dave Franco and Alison Brie have a trick for making holiday family time more manageable.

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The Thanksgiving conversation startup founders dread: explaining their job

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A scared man at a Thanksgiving table

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We live 16 hours from my in-laws. My kids have close relationships with their grandparents, despite rarely seeing them.

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Two kids sitting with their grandfather.
The author's kids (not pictured) don't see their grandparents regularly, but they FaceTime often.

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