Our need to protect our children them from the harshness of life never goes away. But an adult child's life-threatening ...

So, then, perhaps buying him that coat is at odds with you having a close relationship with him,” said my therapist. Ouch.

I’ll never forget the day a college freshman came into my office, dropped into the chair across from me, and said, “I know this is stupid, but I need help.” These are the most important skills teens ...

Before sending my kids out of the nest, I want them to understand some basic financial principles that will put them in good stead for life. Here are the financial lessons I want my teens to know ...

College moms and college dads, as your student’s first semester on campus draws to a close, I want to share in a little (admittedly one-sided) discussion with you. Think of it as a gentle heads-up ...

Editor’s Note: College counselor Allison Slater Tate has this advice for parents about how to reduce the stress on your student around college admissions. Paige Johnson writes about her daughter’s ...

Spoiler alert: there’s a lot of cereal in this pile of gifts from Christmas Past. I loved the leisurely time we spend opening gifts on Christmas morning. (Twenty20 @JulieK) We don’t follow any “gift ...

I recently received a request for a consultation from the mother of a 19-year-old college student. She was deeply concerned that her son couldn’t master simple, day-to-day responsibilities that any ...

December brings talk of college football playoffs and the start of basketball season. The Thanksgiving holiday might have included a visit home from your college student, and that can be a terrific ...

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