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15 Things Every Family Looked Forward to in the 1970s

15 Things Every Family Looked Forward to in the 1970s

Here are the simple joys and rituals that made 1970s family life so exciting.

15 Family Customs That Slowly Disappeared After the 1960s

15 Family Customs That Slowly Disappeared After the 1960s

Here's a wistful reflection on beloved family traditions that gradually disappeared as the United States modernized in the decades following the 1960s.

17 Things Families Always Did Before Leaving Home in the 1970s

17 Things Families Always Did Before Leaving Home in the 1970s

Here are the quirky, practical rituals every 1970s family followed before walking out the door.

14 Things Parents Warned Kids About in the 1950s That No Longer Happen Today

14 Things Parents Warned Kids About in the 1950s That No Longer Happen Today

Here's a look at the everyday dangers that kept 1950s parents constantly reminding their children to be careful.

15 Things Parents Never Worried About in the 1970s

15 Things Parents Never Worried About in the 1970s

Life in the 1970s came with everyday freedoms that allowed parents to worry far less about many situations families face today.

14 Things Every Family Packed for Vacation

14 Things Every Family Packed for Vacation

Before GPS and smartphones, these were the road trip essentials every family packed.