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A photograph of college students throwing their graduation caps in the air in front of a building.

Six Ways to Succeed as a Parent in College

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

Juggling between exams and children can be stressful, but with good planning and self-care, your busy schedule can be much more manageable.…

August 28, 2023

"Bluey" may be a kids' show, but it is absolutely worth a watch for any age!

‘Bluey’ Is For Adults, Too

Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University

Disney+ has a new kids show that is stealing the hearts and attention of parents and children alike, one cute dog at a time.…

January 2, 2023

A drawing shows weed emerging in a speech bubble from a computer as a student takes notes.

How To Tell Your Parents You Want To Major in Weed

Kirk Chamberlain, Marist College

Being blunt may not work, but you don't have to say goodbye to your pipe dream just yet.…

July 9, 2022

In an article about the coronavirus and living with parents in the medical profession, a photo of a doctor holding a stethoscope

How My Medical Professional Parents Shaped My View of the Coronavirus

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

I’ve come to understand the pandemic through a scientific lens, thanks to the medical insights of my parents. …

August 28, 2020

Black Lives Matter demonstration photo in an article on educating parents about active allyship

How I’m Educating Myself and My Parents on Race and Allyship

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

When talking to your family about race, it's important to realize it's not enough to be 'non-racist.' You must be an active ally to the black community.…

June 15, 2020

‘Incredibles 2’ Is Helping Normalize a Marginalized Group: Stay-at-Home Dads

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Fictional or not, Mr. Incredible is helping change some seriously outdated perspectives.…

June 19, 2018

A Letter to a Mom from a College Student

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

I thought by the time I got to college you'd play a smaller role in my life. I couldn't have been more wrong.…

May 11, 2018

True Life: My Parents Are My Best Friends

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

Young people today are much likelier to have positive relationships with their parents than ever before. Why?…

May 13, 2017

Confessing that You’re an Alcohol Indulger to Your Non-Drinking Parents

How to Tell Your Conservative Parents That You Drink

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Many articles give advice on talking to your kids about alcohol, but how do we talk about it with our parents—especially if they don’t drink themselves?…

October 25, 2016

Why Your Parents Worry about Study Abroad Programs

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

When you want to relocate across the globe for a semester, your parents can’t help but worry.…

October 13, 2016

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