My dog raised my kids as much as I did. If they have a family dog I tell them, “You’re lucky. There’s nothing better than a ...

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It’s college visit season, and if your students meet with admissions officers or recruiters while on campuses, I wanted to share some questions that might help you gather valuable intel on campus life ...

My middle school daughter recently asked for my advice on doing this successfully. How does she step away from a friend who treats her poorly and often ruins her day? Until our kids are out of school, ...

Editor’s Note: Bestselling author, Jeff Selingo, sat down with Grown and Flown to discuss Five Things College Admissions Officers Look for and Three They Don’t. Applying and going to college is a ...

I can’t think clearly right now because there is a rather substantial section of my prefrontal cortex missing. It’s a fairly important chunk, something having to do with rational thought. You see, it ...

After the admission process is done, you’ll switch gears to helping your high schooler prepare for college living: finding the perfect room decor, getting advice about how to pack, and realizing that ...

Years ago, when our daughter went to sleep-away camp for the first time, I was wildly overwhelmed by the packing list. Ordering the regulation t-shirts, following the luggage requirements, tracking ...

One thing I’ve realized as a mother to teens is that, back in our younger days, talking about some of the problems or hard times you experienced while you were a mother to younger kids, was a bonding ...

I can generally tell when our youngest child’s birthday is nearing by the battle between my husband and me regarding whether or not it’s time to turn on our heat. For some time now, on the dry-erase ...

College students looking for summer or full-time jobs now have a new and powerful tool to use in their search. Grown and Flown sat down with Christine Cruzvergara of Handshake to learn how they can ...

I know what it is to try to coax a smile from a daughter who’s forgotten how to laugh. I’ve lingered at my son’s bedroom door, hesitant to leave, worried that the stress might be too much for him.