It turns out that a lot of being a mom these days is about living vicariously through your teens. And that’s all fine and good, but sometimes you miss your youth, and that’s OK too.

In this lovely piece, Natalie Serianni details this strange juxtaposition of having aging parents and teenage kids – being caught in that sandwich. Check it out.

If there’s one thing that today’s kids want for the holidays, it’s video games. According to a recent survey by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), 76% of kids are including video games on their wish lists this year. The good news is that the ESA provides all the advice that grown ups need to feel confident gifting games to their little ones. From information on ESRB age ratings to guides for setting up and using parental controls to inspiration for starting a dialogue about online safety, ESA has the tools you need to help create a safe and healthy digital environment for your family.

The actor and writer Marla Sokoloff – whom you know from Full House, Family Matters and more – has written the holiday movie this year, The Merry Gentleman. Our own Julie Sprankles caught up with the ‘90s TV icon about nostalgia, Chad Michael Murray’s abs and more. You’ll love this trip down memory lane, promise.