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Top Ten Posts of 2019
Seven Signs of the Aging Apocalypse
Meredith Trotta’s post about aging got everyone’s attention and had us all nodding and chuckling in mad agreement. Read this and try not to laugh.
Seven Reasons Why Thanksgiving Was Just Better in the ’80s
Once again, Katie Bingham Smith tapped into our love of nostalgia. Clearly, there is an endless appetite, not only for turkey and sweet potatoes but also for days gone by.
Trey Kennedy’s Video Had Us Howling Because It Is All of Us
This new video called, what else, “Moms,” by comedian Trey Kennedy had us howling laughing, the kind of laughing that involves snorting and tears because we have literally said ALL of these things to our kids. ALL. OF. THEM. Thank you, Helene Hirsch Wingens.
A Viral Trend Proves That Teens Can Hear Things Their Parents Can’t
Who doesn’t a good Internet controversy? In a now viral post on Facebook, Kodie Helmer shared a YouTube link with a sound that according to her post, can’t be heard easily after the age of 40. Christine Burke had us parents trying this on their kids. Hilarity ensued.
Director of Admission Shares the Truth About College Essays
Parents loved what Rick Clark, the Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech had to tell them about his experience reading college essays. Chock full of useful information, this piece is a must-read.
6 Things You Should Absolutely NEVER Do as the Parent of a College Student
Lori Smith, Assistant Director of Student Disability Services at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, tells parents what they should NOT be doing for their college kids.
Missing Our Kids is Also About Missing Who We Used To Be
Katie Bingham Smith was dead on again in this post about the part of missing our kids that’s really about missing who we used to be when they were little.
Dear Friends and Family, Please Keep Your Snarky Opinions About My Teen’s College Choice to Yourself
MaryBeth Bock tells us that, “No matter what the situation is regarding where your student will be come fall, or what you as a family have decided is the best route for them, the minute you begin to share your news, someone is going to rain on your parade.” And, this apparently resonated with a lot of our parents.
Buble’s “Forever Now” Has Us in Tears; It’s Our Anthem Grown and Flown Parents
The minute Helene Hirsch Wingens saw this video, she knew it would be a big hit. It is truly irresistible, so grab the tissues and have a watch. But be warned, grabbing the tissues is non-0ptional.
That’s What We Moms Do, We Just Keep Pulling the Sled
In this beautiful post, Carly Crewe describes setting out in the snow with her two young daughters and how she pulled them in a sled. Over the course of her journey, the girls jumped on and off the sled commensurate with their needs and level of fatigue. This metaphor for parenting was obviously super relatable.
Other Pieces You Might Enjoy:
The Grown and Flown Stories You Loved Best in 2018
Grown and Flown: The Book – bestselling guide to parenting teens
