In the barest nascency of grandparenthood I am already prepared to say that this is an experience that 10/10 would recommend.

A few weeks ago, my husband and I were leaving a restaurant after dinner when I felt his arm gently wrap around my shoulders and pull me to his chest. I smiled, and wondered what had gotten into him ...

When you send your teen off to college, there’s no denying it’s excruciating to let go. And while it’s true that physically removing yourself from their body when it’s time to say goodbye is literally ...

It’s common for teens to shut out their parents or rebel. As a teen, I often felt misunderstood, but having my parents there to support me was so helpful, even if I wasn’t able to show them ...

About a month ago, I texted my 17-year-old daughter while she was out, asking her to stop by the grocery store and pick up toilet paper. Once she handed me the goods, you would have thought I asked ...

What should you do if your student’s first semester did not go as planned? First, don’t panic. Many students struggle and then use those struggles to flourish. But it is time to have some serious ...

Nothing had made me prouder than when my daughter announced this fall that she intended to apply Early Decision to the college of her dreams. On a good day, it takes her an hour to decide whether to ...

The in and out rhythm of his breathing calmed me like a lullaby. Centered and quiet, as if he and I were the only two in the world. His eyelids fluttered periodically with REM-inspired visions, only ...

Laura Hanby Hudgens is a part-time high school teacher and a freelance writer living with her husband and children in the Arkansas Ozarks. Her work has appeared in The Huffington Post, The Washington ...

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Beth Renner Regrut is a marketing/advertising executive and freelance writer. She has won numerous awards for her writing, including her most coveted the Silver Quill Award for “Best Business Writing” ...

The high school class of 2025 will have their last homecoming, sports seasons, and final concerts where they will take a well-deserved victory lap in their 12th grade of school. They also have prom, ...