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Mary Dell Harrington

Mary Dell is the co-founder of Grown and Flown, the #1 site for parents of teens, college students and young adults, reaching millions of parents every month. She started the Grown and Flown Parents Facebook Group and is co-author of Grown and Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults (Flatiron Books) now in paperback.

Recent Articles by Mary Dell

Graduation Gifts

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College Life

How College Students Should Prepare for a Major Winter Snowstorm

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Holidays

Secret Santa Gifts: 23 Presents Under $15 for Teens, College Students, Anyone! (2025)

Holidays

Christmas Gift Guide: 35 Gifts Under $25 for Teens, College Students (2025)

Holidays

Christmas Gift Guide for Teen Boys: 25 Presents Your Son Would Love (2025)

College admissions expert Stephanie Meade discusses college applications.

College Applications

Think You’re Done After Hitting ‘Submit’ on Your College Applications? Think Again

Holidays

100+ Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens and College Students (2025)

Paying for College

The FAFSA Is Now Open: How to Get Ready

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