Raising a tween is living between two worlds; reflection on in-between years, where childhood and adolescence overlap in surprising ways.

Before my sons left for college, I thought they needed advice. Looking back, they needed 3 simple words to guide them: Yes, No, and Maybe.

My 24-year-old son’s girlfriend, after a few drinks at a family wedding, blurted out what others have only said behind our backs about how our four children address us as their parents. “It’s weird ...

Former college president offers suggestions to help parents support their teens through the college admissions process.

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The other day, I was text-talking to my college freshman when she was in between classes. She was using the time to look for shoe boots online and was sending me pictures to get my feedback. My mom ...

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Molly Williams is a former financial journalist at Bloomberg News and the Wall Street Journal whose work has appeared in many national and regional publications. She raised four children who are now ...

Ashleigh Spurgeon is a writer and mother of two daughters navigating the in-between years of childhood and adolescence. Her essays on parenting, family life, and the small moments that shape us have ...

Grab this timeline to learn what you and your teen need to do, and when. This helpful PDF will suggest useful resources and activities to reduce stress and help guide your teen finding colleges that ...