From Tin Can phones to Barbie dolls and VHS, how millennials and Gen Z are bringing their childhood to their Gen Alpha kids

Ester Torres has given her daughter some of her old Tinker Bell toys and bought some 2000s Barbie dolls.

Ester Torres

• Parents are finding ways to incorporate nostalgia and analog items into their homes.
• They're buying physical media, getting bulky kitchen TVs, introducing landline-style phones, and more.
• The retro items help millennial and Gen Z parents connect with their kids and teach independence.

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