An Age-By-Age Guide to Raising an Autonomous Kid
As nice as it might be to have a perfectly obedient child (albeit rather unusual), you probably also want your child to grow into an independent, autonomous adult who can…
An Age-By-Age Guide to Talking to Kids About Sex
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here. Sex is perhaps the…
How to Help Guide Your Teen Through the Overwhelm of High School
A teen’s transition through adolescence to college and career are filled with pressure to achieve and a lot of uncertainty. That’s why academic advisor and career development expert Ana Homayoun…
How to Protect Your Teen From the Harmful Effects of Social Media
A new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General called “Social Media and Youth Mental Health” outlines how social media changes teens’ brains and impairs their social skills. These scary findings…
What to Do When One Child Thinks They’re the ‘Bad Kid’
It can happen innocently enough. One child is a determined rule-follower, the other is a risk-taker. The oldest is a leader, the youngest is a clown, and the middle child…
How to Stop Yelling at Your Kid About Using Their Phone
Photo: Peter Snaterse (Shutterstock) You can’t blame teens for being super attached to their phones. We gave them technology that provides limitless access to their friends and the entire world,…
How to Involve Teens in Basic Family Caregiving (and Why You Should)
Photo: Lisa F. Young (Shutterstock) For many older adults, the high costs of assisted living and other long-term care facilities, as well as home health aides, are financially out of…
How to Have a Better Relationship With Your Teenager
Photo: Perfect Wave (Shutterstock) One of the hardest parts about parenting is the uncertainty about the future. As much as you want to (and try to) do the right thing,…
How to Parent Your Kid Through These Four Stages of Adolescence
Photo: Brocreative (Shutterstock) Maybe it’s the long, sleepless nights or the never-ending temper tantrums, but many new parents believe the most demanding days of parenting are in their child’s early…
How Your Teenager’s Friendships Can Impact Their Adulthood
Photo: Jacob Lund (Shutterstock) Friendship is important, no matter what stage of life you are in. A good friendship can enrich your life in countless ways, creating a support system…