Melissa Klurman

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Latest from Melissa Klurman
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The Best Gap Year Programs After High School
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5 Incredible South American Vacation Ideas for Families
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Is Snapchat Safe for Kids?
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7 Ways to Safely Celebrate July Fourth at Home With Kids
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Ways to Have a Safer Family Trip During COVID-19
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7 Conservation Vacation Destinations Where Wildlife and Families Both Win
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9 Great Podcasts for Teens
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8 Fun Ways to Celebrate Father's Day at Home
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13 Thoughtful Gifts You Can Have Delivered This Mother's Day
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10 Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day at Home
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What a Gap Year Is, What It Isn't, and How to Know If Your Child Should Take One
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A Family Guide to Buying an Electric Car
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15 Christmas Vacation Road Trip Ideas for Families That Are 2020 Approved
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The Best Chores for Teens—and How to Get Your Kid to Do Them
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How to Turn Your Teen's Bedroom Into Their Dream Dorm Room
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How to Create a 'Double Bubble' With Another Family For a More Social Summer
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10 Craft Ideas for Teens They'll Want to Share on TikTok
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Teens Don't Have Interest in Driving Anymore and That's OK
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Why Train Trips Make Great Family Vacations and How to Plan One
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8 Weird and Wonderfully Awesome Things to Do in Austin With Kids
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I Went to Italy With Disney, and It's Really the Only Way to Do Europe With Kids
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Travel to Europe on a Family Budget