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

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

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Our son's family moved in with us a year ago. We were afraid of the toll it would take on our relationships, but it's only made them stronger.

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Moving in with family members can be challenging but rewarding.

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My aunt moved in with my family when my uncle died. We thought we were helping her, but really, she helped us.

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The author's family.
The author, third from left, says that when her aunt, fourth from left, moved in, it was good for the whole family.

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We go to weekly dinners at Grandma's house. It's a tradition we prioritize, and it keeps me grounded.

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The author and her family have weekly dinners at her parents' house.

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For years, I didn't think my in-laws really understood me. One trip finally made us feel like family.

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Gloria Kostadinova

My kids' grandparents live far away. We make sure to FaceTime at least once a week and see them 4 to 5 times a year.

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The author lives far from family, but has found ways to help his kids stay in touch with their grandparents.

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I go on girls' trips with the women in my family, where our ages range from 30 to 70

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I like to go on trips with all the women in my family.

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Moving back to my hometown means my kids get more time with their cousins and grandparents, and my husband and I get more date nights

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Three of the author's family members at their winner recital.
The author is glad she and her family moved home so her sons (one of them pictured here on the right) can spend more time with their second cousins.

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