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LIFE: Family

How to get closer to your siblings

It's no secret that getting along with your siblings can be tricky. After all, you practically see them 24/7, so needing some space now and then is totally understandable. Still, getting close to your built-in (and probably first) BFF is...
LIFE: Family

How to make a family group chat you actually want to text in

Having a family group chat is super beneficial—you can plan upcoming family get-togethers, delegate household chores or just catch up with your fave relatives. But let's be honest: Sometimes the fam text thread can get a little stiff. The convos...

LIFE: Family

Here's how you can keep in touch with your siblings while they're away at college

When my sister first left for college, I was devastated. We've always been each other's best friends, and I didn't know how I would survive without our late-night chats and spontaneous ice cream runs. But now that she's a junior in...
LIFE: Family

7 car games for the perfect family road trip

Summer is here...and so is road trip szn! It's time to pack your bags and head out to that bucket list location you've been eyeing for months. In order to make the journey just as good as the destination, we...

LIFE: Family

5 fictional mother-daughter duos that will make you want to go hug your mom

It's *way* too easy to get into silly arguments with your mom. (You two spend a ton of time together, after all.) And one of the best outlets for healing a rift? Looking to pop culture for the ultimate mother-daughter...
LIFE: Family

How to open up to your parents

POV: One day, you're sharing about your first period with your mom. The next? Struggling to tell her about your first real S.O. or your dream (but unexpected!) career path. Opening up to your parents can get, well, a little...

LIFE: Family

5 sibling bonding ideas for National Siblings Day

Happy National Siblings Day! Sure, your big sis can be a *little* annoying sometimes, but she's still your built-in bestie—and today is the perfect day to celebrate your relationship. Here are some super fun, not-at-all-lame ideas for some brother-sister bonding...
LIFE: Family

How to deal with holiday family drama

The holiday szn is meant to be a fun-loving time for you and for your fam (think: drinking hot cocoa, decorating gingerbread houses, laughing your heads off at family game night). But it's also a ~really~ underrated source of stress...