Family Life: Holidays to In-Laws
A guide to family life, from holidays and summer vacations with adult kids, to the challenges of in-laws, beaus and babies.
"Twilight: New Moon" Hits the Cineplex
The latest movie in Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" vampire series hits the cineplex. Here's the scoop on "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."
The latest movie in Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" vampire series hits the cineplex. Here's the scoop on "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."
Great Gifts for College Kids & Young Adults
Looking for great college kid gifts? Here's a collection of great college kid gifts guides.
Looking for great college kid gifts? Here's a collection of great college kid gifts guides.
A DVD Gift Guide for College Kids
Ancient Romans, blood-thirsty vampires and a seriously dysfunctional bar staff in sunny Philadelphia? They're all part of our DVD-centric gift guide for college kids and 20somethings.
Ancient Romans, blood-thirsty vampires and a seriously dysfunctional bar staff in sunny Philadelphia? They're all part of our DVD-centric gift guide for college kids and 20somethings.
Best Zombie Book or Movie Ever?
We've shared our favorite zombie books and flicks. Now it's your turn. What zombie fare did we leave out?
We've shared our favorite zombie books and flicks. Now it's your turn. What zombie fare did we leave out?
Zombie Gift Ideas
There's no denying it - zombies are hot these days. So here's an undead-themed gift guide for the the zombie-loving teen, college kid or 20something in your life.
There's no denying it - zombies are hot these days. So here's an undead-themed gift guide for the the zombie-loving teen, college kid or 20something in your life.
Long-Distance Relationships & the Turkey Drop
College Breakups: Despite the large number of college kids who try to maintain long-distance relationships, so many freshman couples break up over Thanksgiving, college administrators have given the phenomenon a name. They call it the Turkey Drop.
College Breakups: Despite the large number of college kids who try to maintain long-distance relationships, so many freshman couples break up over Thanksgiving, college administrators have given the phenomenon a name. They call it the Turkey Drop.
Best Reader Tips on Parenting Teens & College Students
Experience is a great teacher, but when it comes to parenting older teens and college kids, we can all use some help from the pros - other parents. So here's a round-up of readers' best tips on parenting teens and college students. Browse through their ideas, then add your own.
Experience is a great teacher, but when it comes to parenting older teens and college kids, we can all use some help from the pros - other parents. So here's a round-up of readers' best tips on parenting teens and college students. Browse through their ideas, then add your own.
Vacations with Older Teens - Ideas for Family Vacations with …
Teen vacations: Readers share their ideas for great family vacations with older teens.
Teen vacations: Readers share their ideas for great family vacations with older teens.
Gift Ideas for Harry Potter Fans
Got a "Harry Potter" fan? Most older teens and college kids grew up on J.K. Rowling's famous series. They've read the books and seen the movies. Here are a few more Hogwarts-related items they may enjoy.
Got a "Harry Potter" fan? Most older teens and college kids grew up on J.K. Rowling's famous series. They've read the books and seen the movies. Here are a few more Hogwarts-related items they may enjoy.
Gifts for the Twilight Fan
Got a major "Twilight" fan? Whether they're Edward fans or members of Team Jacob, most female teens and 20somethings already have Stephenie Meyer's four vampire books. They've scrutinized every paparazzi-fueled Twilight-tidbit, and seen the first movie several times. So here are other gift ideas for the Twilight fan.
Got a major "Twilight" fan? Whether they're Edward fans or members of Team Jacob, most female teens and 20somethings already have Stephenie Meyer's four vampire books. They've scrutinized every paparazzi-fueled Twilight-tidbit, and seen the first movie several times. So here are other gift ideas for the Twilight fan.
Great Board Games - What's Your Favorite Board Game
What's your favorite board game for teens and 20somethings?
What's your favorite board game for teens and 20somethings?
Great Board Games for College Kids
Parcheesi may have entertained our grandparents, but board games are enjoying an enormous resurgence, thanks to games such as the simple, but hilarious Apples to Apples and fabulously bizarre Quelf. Here's a list of favorite board games guaranteed to please older teens, college kids and 20somethings, and wow the dorm crowd.
Parcheesi may have entertained our grandparents, but board games are enjoying an enormous resurgence, thanks to games such as the simple, but hilarious Apples to Apples and fabulously bizarre Quelf. Here's a list of favorite board games guaranteed to please older teens, college kids and 20somethings, and wow the dorm crowd.
18th Birthday Party Ideas
Celebrating your child's 18th birthday? Here are five birthday party ideas for celebrating your child's new adulthood.
Celebrating your child's 18th birthday? Here are five birthday party ideas for celebrating your child's new adulthood.
Family Vacations After the Kids Grow Up
Just because the kids are grown doesn't mean you have to give up family vacations. In fact, cash-strapped teens and 20somethings may find family trips more alluring than ever.
Just because the kids are grown doesn't mean you have to give up family vacations. In fact, cash-strapped teens and 20somethings may find family trips more alluring than ever.
5 Great Vacations for Families with Teens & 20 Somethings
Teens and 20somethings are adventuresome travel companions, who enjoy a mix of outdoor adventure, cultural immersion, fine dining and cool shopping. Here's where to go when Disneyland loses its allure!
Teens and 20somethings are adventuresome travel companions, who enjoy a mix of outdoor adventure, cultural immersion, fine dining and cool shopping. Here's where to go when Disneyland loses its allure!
Voluntourism and Families
The biggest trend in travel these days combines community service with sightseeing. Many families with older teens, college kids and 20somethings, in particular, are smitten with the idea of voluntourism. Here are family travel tips on where to go, what to do and how.
The biggest trend in travel these days combines community service with sightseeing. Many families with older teens, college kids and 20somethings, in particular, are smitten with the idea of voluntourism. Here are family travel tips on where to go, what to do and how.
Voluntourism Resources
Increasingly, families with teens and college kids are planning their vacations around voluntourism treks that combine community service with sightseeing, both stateside and internationally. They may help elephants in Thailand or plant parkland in New Orleans, work on an archaeological dig in the American Southwest or build wells in Africa. Here are some useful resources to help you pick your vo…
Increasingly, families with teens and college kids are planning their vacations around voluntourism treks that combine community service with sightseeing, both stateside and internationally. They may help elephants in Thailand or plant parkland in New Orleans, work on an archaeological dig in the American Southwest or build wells in Africa. Here are some useful resources to help you pick your vo…
Beyond the Phone - Keeping in Touch via Facebook, Skype and Web Cams
Between Facebook, web cams and Skype, not there are loads of ways to stay in touch with your college student or now-grown kid.
Between Facebook, web cams and Skype, not there are loads of ways to stay in touch with your college student or now-grown kid.
Facebook Etiquette
Teens often recoil when their parents wander onto Facebook. Follow these five simple etiquette tips to keep your kids from "unfriending" you.
Teens often recoil when their parents wander onto Facebook. Follow these five simple etiquette tips to keep your kids from "unfriending" you.
iMagiNiff and Other Great Board Games
iMagiNiff is one of the new breed of board games, with endless creative possibility and a certain random zaniness contributed by its players. No wonder it's a favorite dorm board game too.
iMagiNiff is one of the new breed of board games, with endless creative possibility and a certain random zaniness contributed by its players. No wonder it's a favorite dorm board game too.
Gift Guide for College Kids and 20somethings ($30-$150)
Looking for great holiday gifts to delight and pamper your college kid or 20something? Here's a round-up of fresh gift ideas in the $30-$150 range.
Looking for great holiday gifts to delight and pamper your college kid or 20something? Here's a round-up of fresh gift ideas in the $30-$150 range.
Tiki Topple and Other Great Board Games
Strategy, betrayal and tikis too? This fast-paced board game - Tiki Topple - for two to four players will quickly land on your favorite board games list. Tiki Topple is a favorite dorm board game too.
Strategy, betrayal and tikis too? This fast-paced board game - Tiki Topple - for two to four players will quickly land on your favorite board games list. Tiki Topple is a favorite dorm board game too.
Gift Guide for College Kids (For $30 or Less)
Well, of course, your college kid wants the latest iPhone, plasma screen and Prius. But here's a round-up of great holiday gifts guaranteed to please the college crowd, without breaking the bank. Give them singly, or pair them up for added oomph. And yes, of course we included accessories for the Apple toys they already have... Ho ho ho!
Well, of course, your college kid wants the latest iPhone, plasma screen and Prius. But here's a round-up of great holiday gifts guaranteed to please the college crowd, without breaking the bank. Give them singly, or pair them up for added oomph. And yes, of course we included accessories for the Apple toys they already have... Ho ho ho!
Quelf and Other Great Board Games
Quelf, a zany board game with all the appeal of a trivia contest, charades match and 12 other bizarrely imaginative games, is a winner among teens and 20somethings, as well as a favorite dorm board game.
Quelf, a zany board game with all the appeal of a trivia contest, charades match and 12 other bizarrely imaginative games, is a winner among teens and 20somethings, as well as a favorite dorm board game.
Small Treats and Stocking Stuffers for College Kids
Just because your child has grown up and gone off to college doesn't mean he or she won't love opening a holiday stocking stuffed with practical and whimsical little gifts. Here's what to put in it.
Just because your child has grown up and gone off to college doesn't mean he or she won't love opening a holiday stocking stuffed with practical and whimsical little gifts. Here's what to put in it.
Loaded Questions and Other Great Board Games
Loaded Questions is another great dorm board game and a popular item on teens' favorite board games lists.
Loaded Questions is another great dorm board game and a popular item on teens' favorite board games lists.
Apples to Apples and Other Great Board Games
Apples to Apples has to top any college kid or teen's favorite board games list. Apples to Apples is a favorite dorm game, as well as a great icebreaker in any party setting.
Apples to Apples has to top any college kid or teen's favorite board games list. Apples to Apples is a favorite dorm game, as well as a great icebreaker in any party setting.
When College Kids Come Home: Thanksgiving Break Survival Tips
Whether it’s Fall Break or the Thanksgiving holidays, that first trip home from college can be an emotional one, particularly when expectations collide. Here are half a dozen tips to make the reunion a happy one.
Whether it’s Fall Break or the Thanksgiving holidays, that first trip home from college can be an emotional one, particularly when expectations collide. Here are half a dozen tips to make the reunion a happy one.
5 Things To Do Before Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is almost upon us, but here are five things to do right now that will help your family - and your college kids' - holiday season get off to a good start.
Thanksgiving is almost upon us, but here are five things to do right now that will help your family - and your college kids' - holiday season get off to a good start.
5 Cool Ways to Spend Winter Break
There's a let down once the holidays are over, particularly when your college kid still has weeks of winter break left. So here are five great ways to keep you and your grown kids entertained over the long winter break.
There's a let down once the holidays are over, particularly when your college kid still has weeks of winter break left. So here are five great ways to keep you and your grown kids entertained over the long winter break.
3 Great New Year's Parties and College Kid Reunions
Whether it's a New Year's Party, an open house brunch or college kid reunion, the holidays are the perfect time for a family party.
Whether it's a New Year's Party, an open house brunch or college kid reunion, the holidays are the perfect time for a family party.
All About Parenting Blog Carnival Submissions
Join other families around the web during the next parenting blog carnival when we tackle the issue of graduation - ceremonies, gifts and celebrations.
Join other families around the web during the next parenting blog carnival when we tackle the issue of graduation - ceremonies, gifts and celebrations.
Visits Home: Winter Break Survival
You made it through Thanksgiving break with your college kids, but the long winter break brings new challenges, including boredom, family rifts and, often, culture shock. Here are three ways to cope.
You made it through Thanksgiving break with your college kids, but the long winter break brings new challenges, including boredom, family rifts and, often, culture shock. Here are three ways to cope.
Ideas for Extended Family and Multi-Household Vacations
It's different traveling with grown children and their families. Here's a handful of ideas on where to go and how to structure a reunion, whether it's for extended family or multiple households.
It's different traveling with grown children and their families. Here's a handful of ideas on where to go and how to structure a reunion, whether it's for extended family or multiple households.
Weddings, Brides and Parents
Tips for mothers of the bride.
Tips for mothers of the bride.
10 Suggestions for Grandparents-to-Be
The top 10 things grandparents-to-be need to know, from how to react when they first hear the news (smile!) to how to build a loving, supportive relationship with the new family.
The top 10 things grandparents-to-be need to know, from how to react when they first hear the news (smile!) to how to build a loving, supportive relationship with the new family.
Communication Tips for New Grandparents
Communication tips for new grandparents.
Communication tips for new grandparents.