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What Do You Think of Returning to a Childhood Vacation Spot?
A friend told me last night that every year of her childhood, her family went to Toronto for vacation. For some reason, Toronto as a vacation spot surprised me, but then she said it was a city where her parents spent a lot of time before they had kids. They loved it and wanted their children to love it, too.
Do Tell: How Has Divorce Impacted Your Life?
Last week when we discussed the assumption that a mother should get the children when a couple splits, a few of you mentioned your own experiences dealing with divorce.
I've known some people who were really troubled by their parents' breakup, and others who said it was the best thing that ever happened to their family. If your parents divorced, how did it affect you?
Would You Want to Be 17 Again?
Zac Efron is all over the place these days promoting his new movie 17 Again. The title alone has got me thinking about my teenage years, and while I have no complaints about my past, I don't think I'd want to relive high school. The carefree lifestyle would be nice, but I could go without the drama and the uncertainty of being a teenager.
Dear Poll: Did You Grow Up in an Affectionate Household?
My family has always been affectionate both physically and verbally, so it wasn’t until high school that I realized not every family was like mine. Other families — although equally as loving — didn’t necessarily go around saying “I love you” every time someone left the house. Neither is better, but I do think the level of affection in the household you grew up in will have an effect on the adult home you make for yourself.
Do Tell: What Activities Make You Feel Like a Kid Again?
Last weekend I had the pleasure of enjoying a quintessential Summer activity: swimming in a lake. I’m not going to lie; at first I was only brave enough to dip my big toe in, but after hanging out in the sun for a while, I finally took the plunge — and it was fun! The best part about being in the water was that it reminded me of how much I loved to swim as a kid, not for the health benefits, but just because of the sheer joy of being in water.
Do Tell: What Did Summer Camp Mean to You?
Depending on who you ask, Summer camp is either a wonderful, life-changing part of childhood or a horrifying, embarrassing experience to be avoided entirely. For many kids, attending sleep-away camp was a first taste of independence. You're tossed into an unfamiliar place and forced to make new friends while sampling all sorts of exotic activities — from horseback riding and campfires to dancing with boys and having your underwear run up a flagpole.
Do Tell: Did You Have a Role Model?
When it comes to the nature versus nurture argument, the debate still wages, but as far as nurture goes, our parents seem to be the indicators for why we are the way we are. However, for many of us, our parents were not the only people that we looked up to.
For some people it's a teacher, an older friend, or even a television character!
You Asked: How Can I Get Over My Adolecent Bullying?
Dear Sugar,
I was severely bullied for my last four years of elementary school. Ever since then, I've suffered from low self-esteem, loneliness, and unhappiness. I feel like an outsider, even today.
Dear Poll: Do You Sleep With Something?
As embarrassing as this might be to admit, I still sleep with a blanket — there, I said it, but guess what, according to the March issue of Glamour, I'm not alone! Twenty-seven percent of the women they surveyed owned up to still sleeping with a stuffed animal so now it's your turn to answer the question. Ladies, be honest, do you still sleep with something from your childhood?
Do Tell: What Do You Miss Most About Childhood?
It's a New Year, which means none of us are getting any younger. Sure, it's fun to be an adult, but sometimes having adult responsibilities isn't all it's cracked up to be. I miss living at home rent-free, I miss summer vacations and I miss my mom packing my lunch box everyday.
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