Artist Unknown Parenting a teenager occasionally feels like living with someone whose operating system updated overnight without providing you the release notes. The kid who used to tell you everything suddenly answers every question with "fine." A reminder about homework becomes a personal attack. You offer an extremely reasonable solution to a problem and somehow you're the problem. And the most confusing part might be that the perfectly pleasant teenager everyone else describes sounds...

There comes a moment every parent knows is coming, but nothing truly prepares you for it. The car is packed. The dorm room is organized. You've made one last trip to the store for extra hangers, snacks, and things they forgot. Then it's time for one last hug before you get back in the car and drive away. As your child heads off to college, it's natural to wonder: Will they make friends? Will they be happy? Will they remember to eat something besides ramen? Will they be okay? The truth is,...

As summer winds down, many families begin preparing for a new school year. Shopping for supplies, organizing schedules, and checking off back-to-school lists are all important. But one of the most valuable things we can do for our children doesn't come in a backpack. We can help them prepare emotionally. Whether your child is excited, nervous, or somewhere in between, it's normal for the transition back to school to bring a mix of emotions. New teachers, changing friendships, academic...