Was my son's university so focused on finding a prized world-changer they were telling ordinary students average goals ...

So for this mom of teens, school is the best kind of chaos. A place where I know someone will always be needing something.

Let people see you. Feel deeply. Speak your truth with courage, even if your voice shakes. You can’t let the light in without ...

1. For the first couple of months after “drop off” don’t do anything. Don’t make a ton of plans, or big decisions, or commit to anything. The lead-up to helping your youngest move into their new digs ...

As a former high school teacher, I looked forward to graduation season during my years in the classroom. It was delightful to see my students honoring their accomplishments and peering hopefully into ...

Kristin O’Keefe is an aspiring novelist, blogger and freelance writer. You can find her work in The New York Times, The Washington Post, InThePowderRoom.com and on her blog at KristinOKeefe.com ...

My son got his first job when he was thirteen. He’d spend the summer working in hayfields doing hard labor in the sun. He loved making money, but more than that, he loved working with his body and ...

Little kids are notorious for unknowingly saying funny things, but sometimes, our big kids can be pretty hilarious too. We recently shared a tweet by @Parkerlawyer that said, “My daughter in college ...

We live in a world where it’s never been easier to comment. On news, on appearances, and on human behavior. I can remember being a teenager and watching my father occasionally write letters to the ...

Graduation is more than just a ceremony; it’s the culmination of hard work, dreams, and the threshold of a new beginning for our young adults. We want to offer hope and encouragement and let our ...