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 ...

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Here are 30 ideas for students to make the most of summer vacation. While these projects and activities mainly pertain to college students or soon-to-be-freshmen, many are things that younger students ...

What to do if your teen fails out of college 1. The child’s return is not the parent’s failure to launch No parent wishes for their child to remain a child for their whole lives. Even though we miss ...

Eighteen is a year I have dreaded since the day he was born. (Shutterstock goodluz) My son will soon be 18 Eighteen is the year I have dreaded since the day he was born. It is the year that I will ...

by Lisa Endlich Heffernan | April 10, 2025 It’s graduation season and time to celebrate with graduation parties and every party needs a soundtrack. Teens are proud of their accomplishments and parents ...

“Boys may have difficulty describing their feelings because they haven’t had enough practice. However, putting feelings into words is very therapeutic,” says Dr. Damour, also co-host of the podcast ...

Now you are both teenagers, looking at colleges, going to college, and discussing how you plan to decorate your first apartment. I hope I’ve done a good job preparing you for life alone, but I know ...

What you want most out of your party (trust me on this) is for your graduate to feel loved, celebrated, and cherished. Whatever else happens or doesn’t happen, if you accomplish this, the day will be ...

2. Consider hosting a backyard brunch on the Sunday morning after graduation. 3. If graduation is in May, have the party over Memorial Day weekend to make it easier for out-of-town family members to ...

We asked our community of nearly 300,000 parents for some of their best ideas for graduation party decorations and they gave us this treasure trove of tips. From deciding on a color scheme to what ...

Drawbacks to membership There are also potential drawbacks to consider before joining a fraternity or sorority. Anyone who watches the news can see some of the risks associated with membership. These ...