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

Weekly college planning sessions with my son became lessons in deep listening and building trust during senior year of high school.

Adoption from China, divorce, and parenting adult children through illness. When a marriage ends but shared dream of building ...

Grandparents can help after a new baby arrives from meals to night shifts: practical guide to supporting new parents during postpartum weeks ...

On the heels of returning to Minneapolis to be closer to my adult children after several years caring for my mom in Florida, my 27-year-old son said, “We should live together again.” I assumed he was ...

Worried about paying for college? You’re not alone. College expenses continue to rise and the process of finding affordable colleges and applying for financial aid is complex. Families need clear ...

Hearing those words from my son, a high school senior, was very jarring. He told me about a conversation with a friend’s moms. His friend’s younger brother was struggling with many of the same things ...

As parents of teens and young adults, we’ve witnessed countless trends come and go. But the latest phenomenon sweeping through college campuses and high schools is something we never expected: ...

For style and comfort, lululemon is my favorite place to shop for back-to-school casual and athletic wear. lululemon apparel and accessories are perfect for everyday use, a full day of classes, ...

After several years of parenting teens and many emotional conflicts along the way, I made a decision. I would no longer argue with my teens. Why? Because, they would always win. Arguments were once ...

My oldest daughter leaves for college this fall. It’s taken me every bit of her 17 years to finally be at peace with being a stay-at-home mom. It’s hard to type those words and even harder to read ...