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Parenting Practices That Were Normal Then But Illegal Now
Parenting has changed dramatically over the past few decades, and what was once considered normal child-rearing practice might now result in a visit from ... Read more
Read the story14 Things Every Kid Did with a Cassette Player
While CDs, digital downloads, and streaming services may dominate music listening today, there was once a time, especially during the 70s and 80s, when ... Read more
Read the story80s Kids’ TV Shows That Would Never Air Today
Television in the 1980s was a different world – one where helicopter parents, content warnings, and political correctness hadn’t yet taken over programming. While ... Read more
Read the storyHow Dating Worked in the 1970s
Dating in the 1970s was a world away from today’s swipe-right culture. Without smartphones, social media, or even answering machines, romance had its own ... Read more
Read the storyLost Childhood Hobbies That Deserve a Comeback
Before screens dominated every waking moment, kids had hobbies that required patience, skill, and sometimes a little mischief. These weren’t just ways to pass ... Read more
Read the storyPopular Baby Names from the ’70s That Have Completely Disappeared
The 1970s were a unique time for baby names, with parents drawing inspiration from pop culture, politics, and changing social values. While some names ... Read more
Read the storyVintage Board Games with Surprisingly Dark and Controversial Origins
Growing up in the 1950s and ’60s, board games were a staple of family entertainment, but many of us never knew the fascinating and ... Read more
Read the story13 Things You Could Buy for a Dollar in the ’60s
The 1960s was a magical time. Buying with a dollar gave you a lot of options. You could come out with an entire bag ... Read more
Read the storyParenting Habits from the Past That Would Get CPS Called Today
As someone who grew up in the 1960s, I can tell you that parenting was a whole different ball game back then. What we ... Read more
Read the storyWhat the Corner Store Meant to Every Kid in the Neighborhood
Before convenience stores became faceless chains and self-checkout machines replaced friendly faces, the corner store was more than just a place to buy things ... Read more
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