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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

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Graduation Gifts

Best High School Graduation Gifts for 2023 Graduates (Under $100)

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Dorm Shopping

Dorm Room Essentials List: The 12 Things Every Freshman Needs

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College Care Packages

15 Best Places to Order College Care Packages for Your Teen

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Dorm Shopping

How to Shop for College: 33 Bestselling Dorm Essentials

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Graduation Gifts

27 Perfect High School Graduation Gifts for Her 2023

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Birthday

Golden Birthday Ideas: 24 Creative Ways to Celebrate This Special Day

Love on Valentine's Day

Stuff We Love

Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Him: 29 Gifts for Teen Boys and Men

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Stuff We Love

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For Teens: 24 Gifts Under $25 (2023)

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Summer Jobs

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Learning to Drive

25 Ways to Help Your Teen Drive Safely Back to College

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Parenting Advice

Calm Before the Storm: Hurricane Henri on the Way

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