In a viral social media post shared on the eve of move-in day, San Diego State University encouraged incoming freshmen students to let their parents take pictures, make their bed, and embarrass them because “[a]s you start the new chapter of your life, they are also starting the new chapter of theirs. And believe it or […]
STEM, the acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math, has been a hot buzzword for years now. It’s a rapidly expanding job field and a crucially important part of education … but more than that, the explosion of everything STEM-related means that there are more cool educational toys on the market than ever before. From […]
Mental health is on everyone’s mind in the wake of the recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, as well as the news that suicides are up in nearly every state in recent years. While the focus over the course of the past week has been on adult mental health, many people with mental […]
Sheri Warsh received a call that no parent wants to get. Her son, then a freshman some 260 miles away at the University of Michigan, was crouched in a corner with stabbing pains in his chest and unable even to walk across the street to the hospital, according to his roommate, who made the phone […]
Sheri Warsh received a call that no parent wants to get. Her son, then a freshman some 260 miles away at the University of Michigan, was crouched in a corner with stabbing pains in his chest and unable even to walk across the street to the hospital, according to his roommate, who made the phone […]
When Jessica Porten recounted her harrowing experience seeking help as she struggled with postpartum mood issues in a post on social media that went viral, many were horrified. She detailed how she took her baby with her to her postpartum appointment with her OB/GYN and mentioned her recent struggles to the nurse practitioner. Instead of […]
Wondering why your teen is on Instagram instead of studying for an upcoming test? Frustrated with a kid who spends more time playing video games than practicing for the upcoming game? Parents want their kids to reach their full potential, and sometimes it all comes down to motivation. There’s a lot of conflicting advice out […]
Wondering why your teen is on Instagram instead of studying for an upcoming test? Frustrated with a kid who spends more time playing video games than practicing for the upcoming game? Parents want their kids to reach their full potential, and sometimes it all comes down to motivation. There’s a lot of conflicting advice out […]
Parenting can leave one feeling lonely, full of questions, and without much free time to seek out answers. (Seriously, what overstretched parent has time to read an actual parenting book?) Thankfully, podcasts are here to help. They can be sources for stories from fellow parents who are in the same boat, and often offer valuable […]
Talking to your children about tragedies such as the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida, can seem impossibly difficult, especially when you’re still grappling with questions of your own. But, in the aftermath of the Florida shooting — in which a gunman killed 17 people and injured several more — having those tough conversations is […]
