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Teen Activities

Help them relax, learn and socialize with our guide to activities for teens.

teenage girl doing homework - college admissions tips for parents

5 must-know college admissions tips, according to a branding expert

Ready to crack the code to college acceptance? Here’s your guide.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
TikTok announces age restriction

TikTok says they’re implementing a new time limit for users under 18

If you have a TikTok-obsessed kid, here’s some good news: the famous…

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
girl opening fridge - easy meals for kids

10 easy meals your tween can make themself

Empowering your child to cook for themselves is an all-around win.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
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When your kids are all grown up and summer doesn’t feel the same

It’s every old cliche, good-intentioned advice, “The days are long but the years are short.” But no one tells you how short.

Updated May. 08, 2024
Diddy and Ellen DeGeneres

Watch Diddy start to sweat when Ellen convinces him his teen daughters are dating

You can see the actual beads of perspiration forming on his forehead, poor guy.

Updated May. 20, 2022
youth sports: group of moms watching kids play soccer

I complain a lot about youth sports but I’m going to miss them

Even as I sit in my folding chair watching my kids sport du jour, I can feel myself missing these days. 

Updated May. 12, 2022
child in classroom

These 7 Montessori phrases are perfect for school AND home

Montessori teachers use language that is intentional and chosen to foster independence.

Updated Dec. 13, 2022
mom and son playing with sand on the beach, thinking about the psychological benefits of family vacations

It’s science: Vacations make your kids happy long after they’re over

Whether you're planning a quick trip to the lake or flying the fam to a resort, the results are the same: A happier, more connected family.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

I’m done feeling guilty for my child’s pandemic screen time

I'm tired of shaming myself over it, and also I'm just tired. I'm really tired.

Updated Nov. 04, 2021

‘You can leave anytime’ is an important lesson from mom in this viral twitter thread

When a situation makes you uncomfortable, you can leave, no matter how young or old you are.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023

5 ways to manage screen time for your middle schooler

Students who were usually on task and high-performing were nodding off and "forgetting" to do their homework.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
mom scrolling social media on her phone

Social media is her highlight reel—not real life

Just a friendly reminder not to beat yourself up over what you see on social media.

Updated Dec. 09, 2021
child playing on a cell phone while mom is kissing her foot

Bye, phone—hello, sweetie: How limited tech use builds connections that matter

For something that can connect people, technology can also lead to disconnect in relationships.

Updated Dec. 08, 2021
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