Category Archives: Family

Grandparentless: Losing your last grandparent

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Ashley May

When my grandfather passed away Wednesday, I became grandparentless. While I really lost Pop-pop several years ago to Alzheimer’s, I am now officially without any grandparent. I knew this day would come, but I guess I thought I would be … Continue reading →

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The idea of having children terrifies me and it’s not why you would think

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Kate Harmon

I can already guess the reaction I’m going to get from many people who know me well about this column, but I’m prepared to deal with the mockery. I am terrified at the idea of being a parent one day … Continue reading →

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Props to my mom for not disowning me

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Parents with kids of all ages will tell you their children are at a tough stage. Toddlers who have entirely too much energy, 10-year-olds getting in trouble at school, teenagers who think they know everything, college-bound graduates who provoke a … Continue reading →

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Turning the tables on your rents

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Kate Harmon

It’s funny how even though I know I’m technically an adult, it still feels weird to say I’m proud of my parents. I know the moment I first realized it — three years ago — and I was reminded of … Continue reading →

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Have kids?! But sometimes I still am one myself

Posted on April 16, 2012 by April Trotter

Kids scare me. There, I said it. With the exception of my boyfriend’s 4-year-old cousin, I don’t really bond with children. In retrospect, she’s pretty easy to get along with — instead of fairy tales, I read her US Weekly … Continue reading →

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A colorful childhood Easter tradition lives on

Posted on April 2, 2012 by April Trotter

Growing up, my family had a lot of Easter traditions. Now that my sister and I are both in our twenties, some of them — matching dresses, hidden baskets and those hideous Easter hats — have gone by the wayside. … Continue reading →

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The bygone era of birthday cards

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Sarah Chain

I stopped by Weis yesterday morning in between the gym and work to pick up a birthday card for my dad. He turns 56 on Friday (sorry to out you, Dad), but I won’t make it home for the celebration. … Continue reading →

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Expectations — and how they evolve during your 20s

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Jess Krout

The word “expectations” can take on a lot of meanings in your 20s. Last night, when my cat looked at me with his big, gold eyes begging for a carrot peel, I realized he expected me to give him some. … Continue reading →

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Twenty & Change debate: Are we *gulp* our parents?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Erin McCracken

Each week, Twenty & Change bloggers will sound off on life topics from the serious to the silly. Post a comment to join the discussion. Erin: I don’t know how it happened, but I think I’m turning into my mom. … Continue reading →

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I’M NOT YELLING, NOTHING’S WRONG

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Brittany Wilson

I received this text from my Dad a few months ago: ‘HEY BRITT, CALL ME AS SOON AS YOU CAN!’ Because it was in all caps (plus an exclamation point), and my Dad doesn’t text me all that often, I … Continue reading →

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