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It’s one of those big moments in life, a real milestone. You turn 18, and suddenly people start throwing around the word “legal adult.” The 18th birthday is a big one. possibly THE biggest one.

It happened again; my daughter was in her room upset about something and I had a feeling it was another friend situation. You don’t need a big group of friends. (@maginnis via Twenty20) I went ...

We are a reader-supported site and receive compensation from purchases made through these links. See more about our Privacy and Affiliate policies here. Teen girls ...

My oldest daughter leaves for college this fall. It’s taken me every bit of her 17 years to finally be at peace with being a stay-at-home mom. It’s hard to type those words and even harder to read ...

So maybe I was getting a little frustrated. Adventure travel forged lasting bonds. (Photo credit: Jeramie Eginoire) We were bouncing along unfinished, muddy roads in Palawan, palm trees and limestone ...

I’ve always thought of myself as a cool-headed mom. You know, the kind of mom every teenager wants to have: chill, spontaneous, with the willingness to have fun. But when my baby, my ...

Right before graduation, I asked my friends and classmates and reflected on these past four years in high school. Here is the wisdom to share with you. I wish I could go back in time and tell my ...

Developing a relationship with your college professor can be beneficial in many ways. Not only will you probably do better in the class, but a relationship with your professor may lead to future ...