Young Adults: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate: OK, you know what graduation is, but what's a baccalaureate ceremony?
Baccalaureate: OK, you know what graduation is, but what's a baccalaureate ceremony?
18th Birthday Party
Celebrating your child's 18th birthday? Here are a dozen great birthday party ideas for celebrating your child's new adulthood.
Celebrating your child's 18th birthday? Here are a dozen great birthday party ideas for celebrating your child's new adulthood.
College Graduation Gifts
College Graduation Gifts: Wondering what to get the new graduate in your life? Here's a round up of great graduation gifts for the new college grad.
College Graduation Gifts: Wondering what to get the new graduate in your life? Here's a round up of great graduation gifts for the new college grad.
Best Graduation Speeches
We've all heard a million commencement speech cliches, but these speakers turned their graduation speeches into something more. Here are the best of 2012.
We've all heard a million commencement speech cliches, but these speakers turned their graduation speeches into something more. Here are the best of 2012.
18-Year-Olds and the Law
Taxes, felonies and the selective service: 10 ways the law affects new 18-year-olds and their parents.
Taxes, felonies and the selective service: 10 ways the law affects new 18-year-olds and their parents.
Turning 18
Turning 18 - Turning 18 is a big deal, not just emotionally but legally. Here's everything parents need to know when their child turns 18, from celebrations to the legal implications for that new 18-year-old.
Turning 18 - Turning 18 is a big deal, not just emotionally but legally. Here's everything parents need to know when their child turns 18, from celebrations to the legal implications for that new 18-year-old.
Top 10 Music Conservatories
If your soon-to-be college freshman or would-be grad student is a serious musician, you're not looking for a college with a marching band. Your family is seeking a conservatory or top-notch music school. Here's the lowdown on 10 of the nation's best.
If your soon-to-be college freshman or would-be grad student is a serious musician, you're not looking for a college with a marching band. Your family is seeking a conservatory or top-notch music school. Here's the lowdown on 10 of the nation's best.
Baccalaureate: What to Wear
Heading to graduation festivities? Do you dress up? Down? Layered? Not? Here's what to wear to baccalaureate, graduation and those other big ceremonies too.
Heading to graduation festivities? Do you dress up? Down? Layered? Not? Here's what to wear to baccalaureate, graduation and those other big ceremonies too.
Graduation Party
Planning a graduation party or senior recital reception? Here are some ideas for a graduation celebration that's both stylish and special.
Planning a graduation party or senior recital reception? Here are some ideas for a graduation celebration that's both stylish and special.
Gifts for Med Students
Looking for great gifts for a med student, recent medical school graduate or new intern? Check out these ideas for gifts for new doctors.
Looking for great gifts for a med student, recent medical school graduate or new intern? Check out these ideas for gifts for new doctors.
Statutory Rape
Love's all well and good, but if sex involves a minor under the age of consent, it's statutory rape. Here's a look at teens, sex and the law, for parents of teens and young adults.
Love's all well and good, but if sex involves a minor under the age of consent, it's statutory rape. Here's a look at teens, sex and the law, for parents of teens and young adults.
21st Birthday
Tales of pub crawls and epic hangovers abound. But here are five ideas for families who want to host a memorable 21st birthday celebration that may involve a little celebratory booze, but nothing excessive.
Tales of pub crawls and epic hangovers abound. But here are five ideas for families who want to host a memorable 21st birthday celebration that may involve a little celebratory booze, but nothing excessive.
Graduation Gifts
Graduation Gifts: Wondering what to get the new high school graduate in your life? Here's a round up of great graduation gifts for the college-bound senior.
Graduation Gifts: Wondering what to get the new high school graduate in your life? Here's a round up of great graduation gifts for the college-bound senior.
Family Vacations for Teens
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. Here's vacation advice for parents of young adults.
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. Here's vacation advice for parents of young adults.
Facebook Danger
There's no denying the popularity of social networking sites, such as Facebook and MySpace, among teens and 20somethings. But parents of teens and young adults should know those sites pose dangers too - and the perils have nothing to do with Internet predators. Here are 5 Facebook dangers for college kids and older teens.
There's no denying the popularity of social networking sites, such as Facebook and MySpace, among teens and 20somethings. But parents of teens and young adults should know those sites pose dangers too - and the perils have nothing to do with Internet predators. Here are 5 Facebook dangers for college kids and older teens.
ADD in College Kids
College Kids & ADD/ADHD: Sometimes what looks like academic problems in a college kid is actually a case of ADD or ADHD that has gone undiagnosed for a decade.
College Kids & ADD/ADHD: Sometimes what looks like academic problems in a college kid is actually a case of ADD or ADHD that has gone undiagnosed for a decade.
Parents, 18s and the Law
Is your child turning 18? There are legal issues to consider. Here are five surprising ways the law affects parents of new 18-year-olds.
Is your child turning 18? There are legal issues to consider. Here are five surprising ways the law affects parents of new 18-year-olds.
Graduation Video
A graduation video that traces your child's life from infancy to teen years is a wonderful gift. Here's how to make a graduation video or slide show.
A graduation video that traces your child's life from infancy to teen years is a wonderful gift. Here's how to make a graduation video or slide show.
Containers for Cash Gifts
Cash and gift cards are great gifts for any graduating senior or new apartment dweller. They're practical, welcome - and one size fits all. The only problem is, giving someone a wad of tens is a tad tacky and even gift cards can be kind of ho-hum to open. So here are some clever ways to bestow those gifts, from a gift card diorama to a Monopoly-themed cash box.
Cash and gift cards are great gifts for any graduating senior or new apartment dweller. They're practical, welcome - and one size fits all. The only problem is, giving someone a wad of tens is a tad tacky and even gift cards can be kind of ho-hum to open. So here are some clever ways to bestow those gifts, from a gift card diorama to a Monopoly-themed cash box.
Selective Service FAQs
When your teen turns 18, he must register for the Selective Service. Here are frequently asked questions about the Selective Service, the draft and your 18-year-old - including the role it plays in college scholarships and FAFSA.
When your teen turns 18, he must register for the Selective Service. Here are frequently asked questions about the Selective Service, the draft and your 18-year-old - including the role it plays in college scholarships and FAFSA.
5 Great Vacations for Teens
Teens and 20somethings are adventuresome travel companions, who enjoy a mix of outdoor adventure, cultural immersion, fine dining and cool shopping. Here, to get you started, are five very different vacation destinations for families traveling with teens and young adults.
Teens and 20somethings are adventuresome travel companions, who enjoy a mix of outdoor adventure, cultural immersion, fine dining and cool shopping. Here, to get you started, are five very different vacation destinations for families traveling with teens and young adults.
Graduation cupcake ideas
Throwing a graduation party? These adorable cupcakes and dessert ideas will make that party memorable - and delicious.
Throwing a graduation party? These adorable cupcakes and dessert ideas will make that party memorable - and delicious.
25th Anniversary Party Ideas
Looking for ideas for that 25th wedding anniversary celebration? Look no farther. Here are half a dozen great ideas for 25th wedding anniversary parties.
Looking for ideas for that 25th wedding anniversary celebration? Look no farther. Here are half a dozen great ideas for 25th wedding anniversary parties.
Graduation Robes & Colors
Graduation and commencement ceremonies are filled with symbology, right down to the crimson, blue and orange hues splashed across robes and hoods. Here's what the colors mean.
Graduation and commencement ceremonies are filled with symbology, right down to the crimson, blue and orange hues splashed across robes and hoods. Here's what the colors mean.
Gifts for Law Students
Got a new law student? Or one headed for the bar? Here's a list of 10 great gift ideas, everything from gavels to pearls, pens and a legal eagle board game.
Got a new law student? Or one headed for the bar? Here's a list of 10 great gift ideas, everything from gavels to pearls, pens and a legal eagle board game.
Equipping the First Apartment
First Apartment: From couch to toilet paper, equipping that first apartment is a pricey business. Here's the rundown on everything you'll need.
First Apartment: From couch to toilet paper, equipping that first apartment is a pricey business. Here's the rundown on everything you'll need.
More Jobs Without College
More Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree: There are other paths to career success besides the classic college route - translators, for example, and fitness trainers are just two of those jobs that don't require a college degree.
More Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree: There are other paths to career success besides the classic college route - translators, for example, and fitness trainers are just two of those jobs that don't require a college degree.
Parties, Parents and Law
When teen parties spiral out of control, the liability for parents can be severe. A look at the financial, civil and criminal stakes for parents when underage kids drink in their home.
When teen parties spiral out of control, the liability for parents can be severe. A look at the financial, civil and criminal stakes for parents when underage kids drink in their home.
Best Board Games
Parcheesi may have entertained our grandparents, but board games are enjoying an enormous resurgence, thanks to great board games such as the simple, but hilarious Apples to Apples and fabulously bizarre Quelf. Here's a list of great 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 great board games such as the simple, but hilarious Apples to Apples and fabulously bizarre Quelf. Here's a list of great board games guaranteed to please older teens, college kids and 20somethings, and wow the dorm crowd.
101 Things to Do in College
Sure, going to class is important, but here are 101 other things to do in college, following such traditions as hugging the mascot, playing inner-tube water polo and more. Here's a round-up of college traditions every kid should do at least once.
Sure, going to class is important, but here are 101 other things to do in college, following such traditions as hugging the mascot, playing inner-tube water polo and more. Here's a round-up of college traditions every kid should do at least once.
Graduation Survival
Whether it's a high school or college graduation, all those hours of pomp and circumstance can be not just uncomfortable, but potentially dangerous when the temperature soars and frail grandparents are in your crowd. So here's a guide to graduation survival - from sunburn and heatstroke prevention to how to find your grad in the sea of mortarboards.
Whether it's a high school or college graduation, all those hours of pomp and circumstance can be not just uncomfortable, but potentially dangerous when the temperature soars and frail grandparents are in your crowd. So here's a guide to graduation survival - from sunburn and heatstroke prevention to how to find your grad in the sea of mortarboards.
Suicide Statistics
College Suicide: Statistics on college and teen suicides.
College Suicide: Statistics on college and teen suicides.
Sample Rental Contract
When grown children move back home with their parents, it's best for those boomerang 20-somethings to draw up a rental contract that covers rent, chores and utilities. Here's a sample rental contract for adult children who move home.
When grown children move back home with their parents, it's best for those boomerang 20-somethings to draw up a rental contract that covers rent, chores and utilities. Here's a sample rental contract for adult children who move home.
Care Package 101
Everything you need to know to pack the perfect college care package, from baking to packing and mailing.
Everything you need to know to pack the perfect college care package, from baking to packing and mailing.
West's Top Music Programs
If you have a serious young musician in your family, chances are, you're looking at music conservatories or top-notch music programs within a university setting. Here's the lowdown on the top music schools in California, including USC's Thornton, Colburn and some of the smaller conservatories within a university setting.
If you have a serious young musician in your family, chances are, you're looking at music conservatories or top-notch music programs within a university setting. Here's the lowdown on the top music schools in California, including USC's Thornton, Colburn and some of the smaller conservatories within a university setting.
Hunger Games Party
Like "Harry Potter," Suzanne Collins' "Hunger Games" series may have been aimed at the YA set to begin
Like "Harry Potter," Suzanne Collins' "Hunger Games" series may have been aimed at the YA set to begin
What's Grad Night?
: The Grad Night trend was originally spurred by concerns about teens drinking and driving on graduation
: The Grad Night trend was originally spurred by concerns about teens drinking and driving on graduation
Gifts for Grad Students
Looking for the perfect gift for your new grad student? This list is tailor made for graduation, off-to-school or any other gift giving occasion involving your favorite 20-something.
Looking for the perfect gift for your new grad student? This list is tailor made for graduation, off-to-school or any other gift giving occasion involving your favorite 20-something.
Gifts for New Nurses
Got a new nursing student or nurse in your family? Here are some great gift ideas for that new RN or RN-to-be.
Got a new nursing student or nurse in your family? Here are some great gift ideas for that new RN or RN-to-be.
Scavenger Hunt Party
Looking for a memorable party idea for a college kid or 20-something? Throw a scavenger hunt party, inspired by Stanford's wacky freshman foray.
Looking for a memorable party idea for a college kid or 20-something? Throw a scavenger hunt party, inspired by Stanford's wacky freshman foray.
Dorm Shopping
When it comes to outfitting the college dorm, you can ignore those glossy shelter magazines with their fabulous dormitory layouts. Here's the real scoop.
When it comes to outfitting the college dorm, you can ignore those glossy shelter magazines with their fabulous dormitory layouts. Here's the real scoop.
Types of College Majors
Types of College Majors: Choosing a college major was difficult enough back when there were only a handful. These days, there are hundreds of majors. Fortunately, they all fall into six types.
Types of College Majors: Choosing a college major was difficult enough back when there were only a handful. These days, there are hundreds of majors. Fortunately, they all fall into six types.
30th Anniversary Party Ideas
Looking for ideas for that 30th wedding anniversary celebration? Look no farther. Here are half a dozen great ideas for 30th wedding anniversary parties.
Looking for ideas for that 30th wedding anniversary celebration? Look no farther. Here are half a dozen great ideas for 30th wedding anniversary parties.
College Orientation
These days, students aren't the only ones to go to college orientation. Parents and younger sibs do too. Here's what to expect during college orientation, including pros and cons on the timing.
These days, students aren't the only ones to go to college orientation. Parents and younger sibs do too. Here's what to expect during college orientation, including pros and cons on the timing.
Eagle Scout - Merit Badges
Eagle Merit Badges: The lowdown on the 21 merit badges required to become an Eagle Scout.
Eagle Merit Badges: The lowdown on the 21 merit badges required to become an Eagle Scout.
Graduation Party Food
A great graduation party requires great party food. Here's a round-up of easy to make, easy to serve recipes that are perfect for a graduation buffet.
A great graduation party requires great party food. Here's a round-up of easy to make, easy to serve recipes that are perfect for a graduation buffet.
Memory Board
Graduation Gifts - Looking for a good way to commemorate graduation? A memory board or photo collage makes a great graduation gift and even some heartwarming dorm decor.
Graduation Gifts - Looking for a good way to commemorate graduation? A memory board or photo collage makes a great graduation gift and even some heartwarming dorm decor.
Staying Close and Letting Go
Now that your kids are grown, how does an empty nest parent restructure the relationship so you’re neither too involved, nor so hands-off there isn’t much of a relationship there at all? How do you stay close while letting go?
Now that your kids are grown, how does an empty nest parent restructure the relationship so you’re neither too involved, nor so hands-off there isn’t much of a relationship there at all? How do you stay close while letting go?
Sobering Statistics
Here's the lowdown on the sobering statistics on college drinking.
Here's the lowdown on the sobering statistics on college drinking.
Dropouts: Second Chances
Just because your child dropped out of high school doesn't mean it's all over. In fact, 75% of high school dropouts eventually finish. Here are four ways your high school dropout can earn his diploma or a GED.
Just because your child dropped out of high school doesn't mean it's all over. In fact, 75% of high school dropouts eventually finish. Here are four ways your high school dropout can earn his diploma or a GED.
Surprise Party
Throwing a surprise party for your favorite 18-year-old? Here are some tips and tricks to help you throw a fantastic surprise party.
Throwing a surprise party for your favorite 18-year-old? Here are some tips and tricks to help you throw a fantastic surprise party.
Admit Day
They're known as Admit Day, Decision Day or Accepted Students Day. What are these college events, and why should my child go to Admit Day?
They're known as Admit Day, Decision Day or Accepted Students Day. What are these college events, and why should my child go to Admit Day?
11 Merit Badge Tips
11 Tips to Make Earning Boy Scout Merit Badges Easier
11 Tips to Make Earning Boy Scout Merit Badges Easier
Moving Home 101
When grown children move home, it can be an upheaval for the entire family. Here's a list of critical issues to think about when your adult child - a member of the ever increasing boomerang generation - moves home.
When grown children move home, it can be an upheaval for the entire family. Here's a list of critical issues to think about when your adult child - a member of the ever increasing boomerang generation - moves home.
Public University Costs
Even state schools cost a bundle. Here's the average cost of a public university education in the United States.
Even state schools cost a bundle. Here's the average cost of a public university education in the United States.
A Harry Potter Party
Planning an 18th birthday party? Or winter break festivities for your college kid? Teens grew up on Harry Potter - and the Hogwarts wizard grew up too. This grown-up version of a Harry Potter party should appeal to the child within, while entertaining your 18-year-old too.
Planning an 18th birthday party? Or winter break festivities for your college kid? Teens grew up on Harry Potter - and the Hogwarts wizard grew up too. This grown-up version of a Harry Potter party should appeal to the child within, while entertaining your 18-year-old too.
Gifts for Business Students
Got a new business school student? Or one armed with a brand new MBA? Here's a list of 8 great gift ideas, everything from ties and pearls to thrillers, compelling reads and more.
Got a new business school student? Or one armed with a brand new MBA? Here's a list of 8 great gift ideas, everything from ties and pearls to thrillers, compelling reads and more.
15 Jobs for Art Historians
Is your child considering an art history major? Whether he's into Giotto, Monet or Thiebaud, art lovers have plenty of career path options. Here are 15 job options for art history majors to explore.
Is your child considering an art history major? Whether he's into Giotto, Monet or Thiebaud, art lovers have plenty of career path options. Here are 15 job options for art history majors to explore.
Dorm Move Out Day
Two semesters is more than enough time to pack all sorts of debris into one's college dorm room. Then comes moving day. Here are tips to help smooth dorm move out day for college students and their families.
Two semesters is more than enough time to pack all sorts of debris into one's college dorm room. Then comes moving day. Here are tips to help smooth dorm move out day for college students and their families.
GED Defined
Not every teen is college bound, and some don't even finish high school. They drop out or opt instead for a GED, or General Educational Development, certificate instead of the classic high school diploma.
Not every teen is college bound, and some don't even finish high school. They drop out or opt instead for a GED, or General Educational Development, certificate instead of the classic high school diploma.
First Apartment Expenses
Those first apartment expenses pack a financial wallop. Here's what to expect.
Those first apartment expenses pack a financial wallop. Here's what to expect.
Dorm Crafts
Dorm rooms can be spartan affairs, but these easy, fun craft projects will add plenty of pizzazz.
Dorm rooms can be spartan affairs, but these easy, fun craft projects will add plenty of pizzazz.
Great Gifts for College Kids & Young Adults
Gift Guides: Looking for great gifts for your teen, 20something or college kid?
Gift Guides: Looking for great gifts for your teen, 20something or college kid?
College vs Conservatories
If your child is apply to college as a theater or music major, these tips will help him choose between conservatories and classic college.
If your child is apply to college as a theater or music major, these tips will help him choose between conservatories and classic college.
Jobs Without College
5 Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree: There are other paths to career success besides the classic college route - and the absence of a bachelor's degree doesn't automatically translate to burger flippage. Here's a round up of great jobs that do not require college degrees.
5 Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree: There are other paths to career success besides the classic college route - and the absence of a bachelor's degree doesn't automatically translate to burger flippage. Here's a round up of great jobs that do not require college degrees.
Second Chances for Dropouts
Just because your child dropped out of high school doesn't mean it's the end of the line. High school dropouts can have a second chance at education.
Just because your child dropped out of high school doesn't mean it's the end of the line. High school dropouts can have a second chance at education.
Great Books for College Kids
Great books, brimming with college advice and roommate tips, for families with college-bound kids and young adults.
Great books, brimming with college advice and roommate tips, for families with college-bound kids and young adults.
What is a Retention Rate?
What is a retention rate and how does that statistic affect your family?
What is a retention rate and how does that statistic affect your family?
Graduation for Nurses
Ready to celebrate? Here's how to throw the ultimate graduation party for your new med school or nursing school grad, complete with scrubs-like cookies and Corpse Reviver cocktails.
Ready to celebrate? Here's how to throw the ultimate graduation party for your new med school or nursing school grad, complete with scrubs-like cookies and Corpse Reviver cocktails.
Dorm Crafts: Cool Cork Boards
With just a little paint, this easy dorm craft project transforms even the most mundane, $1 cork square into a very cool dorm bulletin board.
With just a little paint, this easy dorm craft project transforms even the most mundane, $1 cork square into a very cool dorm bulletin board.
Summer Reading Lists
Summer reading list: An increasing number of colleges have turned to summer reading assignments for their incoming freshmen. They send out their summer reading list and expect new freshmen to have read the designated book by the time they arrive on campus in the fall. The book becomes an easy topic of discussion in dining halls and dorms, as well as core classes. For parents, the summer reading list has other advantages too.
Summer reading list: An increasing number of colleges have turned to summer reading assignments for their incoming freshmen. They send out their summer reading list and expect new freshmen to have read the designated book by the time they arrive on campus in the fall. The book becomes an easy topic of discussion in dining halls and dorms, as well as core classes. For parents, the summer reading list has other advantages too.
Cash Gift for a Med Student
Looking for a creative way to give cash? Here's one idea for med students.
Looking for a creative way to give cash? Here's one idea for med students.
Eagle Scout Binder
How to assemble an Eagle Scout binder.
How to assemble an Eagle Scout binder.
1980s Theme Party
If you're celebrating your 25th wedding anniversary with a 1980s themed party, you'll want to set the right mood. That includes wonderful retro 1980s party food. Here are a few ideas.
If you're celebrating your 25th wedding anniversary with a 1980s themed party, you'll want to set the right mood. That includes wonderful retro 1980s party food. Here are a few ideas.
Empty Nest Depression
Every parent of college students or young adults eventually goes through empty nest depression. Here are 7 ways to cope with the blues.
Every parent of college students or young adults eventually goes through empty nest depression. Here are 7 ways to cope with the blues.
College Tour Questions
Going on a college visit? Maximize your time on campus by asking the right college tour questions - the ones that can't be answered by the campus brochure, web site or tour guide's script. Here are 17 important questions to ask.
Going on a college visit? Maximize your time on campus by asking the right college tour questions - the ones that can't be answered by the campus brochure, web site or tour guide's script. Here are 17 important questions to ask.
Appealing a Dismissal
An academic dismissal is a huge deal, but it's not the end of the world. First of all, it can be appealed. Here's how to appeal an academic dismissal.
An academic dismissal is a huge deal, but it's not the end of the world. First of all, it can be appealed. Here's how to appeal an academic dismissal.
Nine Top Drama Schools
If your soon-to-be college freshman or would-be grad student is a serious actor, you're not looking for just any school. Your family is seeking a conservatory or top-notch drama program on a university campus. Here's the lowdown on nine of the nation's best.
If your soon-to-be college freshman or would-be grad student is a serious actor, you're not looking for just any school. Your family is seeking a conservatory or top-notch drama program on a university campus. Here's the lowdown on nine of the nation's best.
NCAA Division I, II, III
What does NCAA Division I, II or III mean?
What does NCAA Division I, II or III mean?
Thrifty Gifts for College Kids
Looking for the perfect gift for your college kid? Here's the lowdown on the top teen pleasers that cost $50 or less.
Looking for the perfect gift for your college kid? Here's the lowdown on the top teen pleasers that cost $50 or less.
Eagle Court Ceremony
One of the most memorable things a troop can do for its new Eagle scouts is gather letters of recognition and congratulations from dignitaries and world leaders.
One of the most memorable things a troop can do for its new Eagle scouts is gather letters of recognition and congratulations from dignitaries and world leaders.
High School Dropout Statistics
Educational reform seems to be having some impact in the United States, but the statistics on high school dropouts are still grim.
Educational reform seems to be having some impact in the United States, but the statistics on high school dropouts are still grim.
Zombie Tag
Zombie Tag: Whether you call it Humans Vs. Zombies, HvZ or some other variant, zombie tag has become incredibly popular on college campuses.
Zombie Tag: Whether you call it Humans Vs. Zombies, HvZ or some other variant, zombie tag has become incredibly popular on college campuses.
The First Apartment
Whether your child is mid-college or a recent grad, at some point he'll be renting his first apartment. Here's what parents need to know about that first apartment, including the finances.
Whether your child is mid-college or a recent grad, at some point he'll be renting his first apartment. Here's what parents need to know about that first apartment, including the finances.
Rising senior
What is a rising senior?
What is a rising senior?
College Interview Questions
The 10 likeliest college interview questions.
The 10 likeliest college interview questions.
College Majors by Area
Choosing one college major out of hundreds of possibilities is much easier if your college kid already knows his passion lies in math or the sciences. Here's a list of math and science-related college majors.
Choosing one college major out of hundreds of possibilities is much easier if your college kid already knows his passion lies in math or the sciences. Here's a list of math and science-related college majors.
East's Top Music Programs
Got a serious young musician in your family? Then chances are, he (and you) are looking at conservatories or top-notch music programs at a university. Here's the lowdown on some of the top music schools in the East.
Got a serious young musician in your family? Then chances are, he (and you) are looking at conservatories or top-notch music programs at a university. Here's the lowdown on some of the top music schools in the East.
NCAA Sports
NCAA: A list of NCAA sports.
NCAA: A list of NCAA sports.
10 Great Care Package Ideas
Perfect care packages bring more than nourishment to college kids far from home. They bring cookies, comfort and love - and more than a dash of whimsy. So here are some great care package ideas for college students.
Perfect care packages bring more than nourishment to college kids far from home. They bring cookies, comfort and love - and more than a dash of whimsy. So here are some great care package ideas for college students.
Coed Dorm Rooms
Coed Dorm Rooms: Whether you call it a coed dorm room or gender neutral housing, here's what the term means.
Coed Dorm Rooms: Whether you call it a coed dorm room or gender neutral housing, here's what the term means.
21st Birthday Gifts
A generation or two ago, a 21st birthday was celebrated with a fine vintage from the year the birthday boy (or girl) was born - an expensive and tricky proposition that was easier said than done. Here are six other options.
A generation or two ago, a 21st birthday was celebrated with a fine vintage from the year the birthday boy (or girl) was born - an expensive and tricky proposition that was easier said than done. Here are six other options.
Health Insurance
Parents are wise to worry when their grown children age out of family health benefits. Here are three ways for parents of young adults to get medical coverage for their uninsured young adults and not-yet-employed 20-somethings, so a case of appendicitis or a trip to the emergency room doesn't send them to the poorhouse.
Parents are wise to worry when their grown children age out of family health benefits. Here are three ways for parents of young adults to get medical coverage for their uninsured young adults and not-yet-employed 20-somethings, so a case of appendicitis or a trip to the emergency room doesn't send them to the poorhouse.
Coping with Academic Probation
Academic Probation & Dismissal: Helping your child appeal.
Academic Probation & Dismissal: Helping your child appeal.
Sample Eagle Projects
Path to Eagle: Sample Eagle Projects
Path to Eagle: Sample Eagle Projects
International Quidditch Association
What is the International Quidditch Association?
What is the International Quidditch Association?
Emotions of Moving Home
Parent emotions can go haywire when their grown kids move back home. Young adults may move home to recover from student loan debt or a personal crisis, but parents can't help but wonder if they did something wrong.
Parent emotions can go haywire when their grown kids move back home. Young adults may move home to recover from student loan debt or a personal crisis, but parents can't help but wonder if they did something wrong.
College Countdown
Countdown to College - The applications are done, the fat envelopes have arrived and the big decision has been made. Now all that’s left is the final countdown to college, paperwork, dorm shopping, roommates and all.
Countdown to College - The applications are done, the fat envelopes have arrived and the big decision has been made. Now all that’s left is the final countdown to college, paperwork, dorm shopping, roommates and all.
Junior One-Bedroom
Junior One-Bedroom: What is a Junior One-Bedroom Apartment?
Junior One-Bedroom: What is a Junior One-Bedroom Apartment?
What is Rush?
Greek Life & Rush: What is Rush?
Greek Life & Rush: What is Rush?
College Rejections
Denied. Rejected. Snap. College rejection letters are sad, sad things. Here are ways to help your child cope with college rejections - including a way to find a little humor amid the bleakness.
Denied. Rejected. Snap. College rejection letters are sad, sad things. Here are ways to help your child cope with college rejections - including a way to find a little humor amid the bleakness.
Eagle Timeline
Eagle Scout: A timeline for the path to Eagle Scout.
Eagle Scout: A timeline for the path to Eagle Scout.
What is a Senior Recital?
Music Major Glossary: What is a senior recital?
Music Major Glossary: What is a senior recital?
A Movie Night Party
Looking for a cool twist for an 18th birthday or college gathering? A movie night party gets added oomph when the screen is outdoors and there's a pool involved.
Looking for a cool twist for an 18th birthday or college gathering? A movie night party gets added oomph when the screen is outdoors and there's a pool involved.
Headache Prevention
College students and headaches go together, unfortunately, as naturally as peanut butter and jelly. Why? Because the pressures of college also bring on stress and tension.
College students and headaches go together, unfortunately, as naturally as peanut butter and jelly. Why? Because the pressures of college also bring on stress and tension.
Quarterlife
Some young adults are lucky enough to know what they want to do from an early age. For the rest, the adjustment to the real world can be a harsh one. That's why it's been dubbed the Quarter Life Crisis. Here are some tips to help parents of young adults and 20-somethings understand what's going on.
Some young adults are lucky enough to know what they want to do from an early age. For the rest, the adjustment to the real world can be a harsh one. That's why it's been dubbed the Quarter Life Crisis. Here are some tips to help parents of young adults and 20-somethings understand what's going on.
Cupcake Tower
Throwing a graduation party? Make it memorable by showcasing the cupcakes atop a DIY cupcake tower. Here's how to make one for just a few dollars.
Throwing a graduation party? Make it memorable by showcasing the cupcakes atop a DIY cupcake tower. Here's how to make one for just a few dollars.
DIY Laundry Bag
Packing up your kid for the big move to college? Send her off in style with this DIY Dorm Laundry Bag - or at least ready to hit the dorm laundromat without leaving a trail of dirty laundry.
Packing up your kid for the big move to college? Send her off in style with this DIY Dorm Laundry Bag - or at least ready to hit the dorm laundromat without leaving a trail of dirty laundry.
Eagle Scout 101
Got a prospective Eagle Scout? This parent guide includes timelines and tips for the entire process.
Got a prospective Eagle Scout? This parent guide includes timelines and tips for the entire process.
Other College Expenses
Tuition, room and board are certainly the major college expenses, but textbooks, lab fees, practice room charges and social tabs can add another $2,000 or more.
Tuition, room and board are certainly the major college expenses, but textbooks, lab fees, practice room charges and social tabs can add another $2,000 or more.
Advanced Placement Myths
Advanced Placement in College: Credits, caveats and other things no one tells parents.
Advanced Placement in College: Credits, caveats and other things no one tells parents.
How to Choose a College Major
College majors: Choosing a college major is your college student's job, of course, but a parent's job is to provide support and encouragement - and asking some pertinent questions may help, especially when your college kid is completely clueless.
College majors: Choosing a college major is your college student's job, of course, but a parent's job is to provide support and encouragement - and asking some pertinent questions may help, especially when your college kid is completely clueless.
5 More Jobs
5 More Jobs That Don't Require a Degree: There are other paths to career success besides the classic college route. Here are five more great jobs - blackjack dealer, electrician and more - that don't require a college degree.
5 More Jobs That Don't Require a Degree: There are other paths to career success besides the classic college route. Here are five more great jobs - blackjack dealer, electrician and more - that don't require a college degree.
Conservatory 101
Everything you ever wanted to know about applying to a college or a conservatory as a music, drama, dance or arts major.
Everything you ever wanted to know about applying to a college or a conservatory as a music, drama, dance or arts major.
Off to College
College Prep and Move-In Tips
College Prep and Move-In Tips
House Rules and Rent
Long after their parents launched them from the nest, some 60% of the nation's single, young adults end
Long after their parents launched them from the nest, some 60% of the nation's single, young adults end
Midwest's Top Music Schools
When serious musicians embark on a college or grad school search, they're looking for a music conservatory or a university with an excellent music school. Here's the scoop on the Midwest's top music programs, including Oberlin, Northwestern and Michigan.
When serious musicians embark on a college or grad school search, they're looking for a music conservatory or a university with an excellent music school. Here's the scoop on the Midwest's top music programs, including Oberlin, Northwestern and Michigan.
Senior Recital Reception
Your music major's recital performance is up to him, but parents can help with several aspects, including the invitations.
Your music major's recital performance is up to him, but parents can help with several aspects, including the invitations.
Gifts for Beaus
Finding the perfect gift can be tough enough, but when the recipient is your son or daughter's beau, it's even more challenging. Here are six ways to solve that.
Finding the perfect gift can be tough enough, but when the recipient is your son or daughter's beau, it's even more challenging. Here are six ways to solve that.
College Interview Wardrobe
Does your child have a college interview in his future? Tips on what to wear for a college interview.
Does your child have a college interview in his future? Tips on what to wear for a college interview.
Dorm Crafts: Fleece Pillows
Cozy bedding? Check. Dorm gear? Check. Soft, fleece pillows? This easy no-sew dorm craft project adds a perfect touch to any bedroom or first apartment couch.
Cozy bedding? Check. Dorm gear? Check. Soft, fleece pillows? This easy no-sew dorm craft project adds a perfect touch to any bedroom or first apartment couch.
DIY Party Photo Booth
Suddenly, the retro photo booth is making a comeback - and no wonder. It's not only a fun way to capture memories of party or wedding guests, it's an amusing pastime all on its own. And a DIY party photo booth offers plenty of room for creativity.
Suddenly, the retro photo booth is making a comeback - and no wonder. It's not only a fun way to capture memories of party or wedding guests, it's an amusing pastime all on its own. And a DIY party photo booth offers plenty of room for creativity.
Wedding Costs
Once upon a time, the bride's parents paid the wedding costs (and assembled goats, carts and other dowry gifts too). Now families split wedding costs many different ways. Here's the traditional breakdown of wedding costs for parents.
Once upon a time, the bride's parents paid the wedding costs (and assembled goats, carts and other dowry gifts too). Now families split wedding costs many different ways. Here's the traditional breakdown of wedding costs for parents.
Inflatable Games Party Idea
Remember those bounce houses from childhood? Put a spin on the inflatable games concept with this college or 18th birthday party idea: an inflatable games party with plenty of grown-up appeal.
Remember those bounce houses from childhood? Put a spin on the inflatable games concept with this college or 18th birthday party idea: an inflatable games party with plenty of grown-up appeal.
Work Study
Work Study: What is work study and how does one get it?
Work Study: What is work study and how does one get it?
Resources for ADD, ADHD
Got a college kid with ADD or ADHD? Here's a list of resources especially for college kids and young adults with add/adhd.
Got a college kid with ADD or ADHD? Here's a list of resources especially for college kids and young adults with add/adhd.
iTunes Gift Card Diorama
Gift cards are an easy, convenient way to give gifts, especially in the land of iTunes, iPods and iPads. Put it this way, it's a strange holiday that doesn't include at least one iTunes gift card. Only problem is, for the gift giver, it's about the most boring thing to give. Until now. Hello, iTunes gift card diorama.
Gift cards are an easy, convenient way to give gifts, especially in the land of iTunes, iPods and iPads. Put it this way, it's a strange holiday that doesn't include at least one iTunes gift card. Only problem is, for the gift giver, it's about the most boring thing to give. Until now. Hello, iTunes gift card diorama.
What's FERPA?
FERPA - What are these federal privacy or FERPA laws that govern my kid's records?
FERPA - What are these federal privacy or FERPA laws that govern my kid's records?
35th Anniversary Party Ideas
Looking for ideas for that 35th wedding anniversary celebration? Look no farther. Here are half a dozen great ideas for 35th wedding anniversary parties.
Looking for ideas for that 35th wedding anniversary celebration? Look no farther. Here are half a dozen great ideas for 35th wedding anniversary parties.
What's a Co-Signer?
First Apartment Lowdown: What's a co-signer?
First Apartment Lowdown: What's a co-signer?
Boomerang Kids and Rent
When grown children move back home as part of the boomerang generation, there are always financial reasons behind the return. The big question is, should parents charge boomerang kids rent? And if so, how much?
When grown children move back home as part of the boomerang generation, there are always financial reasons behind the return. The big question is, should parents charge boomerang kids rent? And if so, how much?
Beyond the Orientation Tour
College orientation offers more than campus tours. It also gives parents a chance to get the lay of the collegiate land and figure out how to pre-pay textbooks, get birthday cakes delivered and other little niceties. Escape the college orientation tour and do a little exploring.
College orientation offers more than campus tours. It also gives parents a chance to get the lay of the collegiate land and figure out how to pre-pay textbooks, get birthday cakes delivered and other little niceties. Escape the college orientation tour and do a little exploring.
Graduation Bingo
Websters Dictionary citations, Dr. Seuss quotes and pithy little sayings about the future - Graduation is a marvelous milestone, but how many cliches can one long speech hold? Well, enough to cover these DIY graduation bingo boards.
Websters Dictionary citations, Dr. Seuss quotes and pithy little sayings about the future - Graduation is a marvelous milestone, but how many cliches can one long speech hold? Well, enough to cover these DIY graduation bingo boards.
College Admissions Process
Despite the hysteria surrounding college admissions and the beastly amount of paperwork, the process itself is fairly straight forward. Here's a basic outline of how the college admissions process works.
Despite the hysteria surrounding college admissions and the beastly amount of paperwork, the process itself is fairly straight forward. Here's a basic outline of how the college admissions process works.
Birthday Cakes & Dorms
It's tough being away from your kids on their birthdays, even when the kid in question is a grown-up college student. But you can still help the birthday boy or girl celebrate in the dorms with a birthday cake delivery - or even a mascot visit.
It's tough being away from your kids on their birthdays, even when the kid in question is a grown-up college student. But you can still help the birthday boy or girl celebrate in the dorms with a birthday cake delivery - or even a mascot visit.
Dorm Life
From roommates to meal plans, everything a parent needs to know about dorm life.
From roommates to meal plans, everything a parent needs to know about dorm life.
Academic Probation
What does Academic Probation mean?
What does Academic Probation mean?
College Kids at Home
Going to college while living at home? If your child is headed for a junior college or commuter school, chances are he'll be living at home during at least the first two years of his college career. Here are tips on making this dorm alternative work for your family.
Going to college while living at home? If your child is headed for a junior college or commuter school, chances are he'll be living at home during at least the first two years of his college career. Here are tips on making this dorm alternative work for your family.
Mono in College
When college kids get mono, it can derail studies and make life miserable for a few weeks or a few months. Here's the scoop.
When college kids get mono, it can derail studies and make life miserable for a few weeks or a few months. Here's the scoop.
Greek Life Benefits
Greek Life: There are definite benefits and advantages to living in a fraternity or sorority, including several most parents don't even think about.
Greek Life: There are definite benefits and advantages to living in a fraternity or sorority, including several most parents don't even think about.
College Checklists
Ignore the glossy magazine spreads. Here's what your child actually needs to outfit his dorm room, from XL fitted sheets to flash drive, all spelled out in this easy-to-print dorm shopping list.
Ignore the glossy magazine spreads. Here's what your child actually needs to outfit his dorm room, from XL fitted sheets to flash drive, all spelled out in this easy-to-print dorm shopping list.
Dorm Move-In Day
You’ve done the dorm shopping, loaded up on towels, totes and extra-long sheets. Now it’s time to pack for dorm move-in day. Here are 9 tips to make dorm move-in day easier.
You’ve done the dorm shopping, loaded up on towels, totes and extra-long sheets. Now it’s time to pack for dorm move-in day. Here are 9 tips to make dorm move-in day easier.
Summer College Tours
Conventional wisdom says you can save cash and time by touring colleges during summer vacation. But when it comes to college visits, conventional wisdom is wrong. Here are 5 reasons not to do your college visits during summer break.
Conventional wisdom says you can save cash and time by touring colleges during summer vacation. But when it comes to college visits, conventional wisdom is wrong. Here are 5 reasons not to do your college visits during summer break.
When It Makes Sense to Dropout
From a parent perspective, dropping out of school sounds like the end of the world. But there are some situations in which dropping out - or at least stopping out - makes sense.
From a parent perspective, dropping out of school sounds like the end of the world. But there are some situations in which dropping out - or at least stopping out - makes sense.
Teen Pregnancy Rates
Here are the latest teen pregnancy and sexuality statistics.
Here are the latest teen pregnancy and sexuality statistics.
Clever Cash Gifts
Looking for creative ways to give cash? Here's a roundup of ideas for clever cash gifts.
Looking for creative ways to give cash? Here's a roundup of ideas for clever cash gifts.
Finals Week Package
Finals week stress calls for a different sort of care package for your stressed out college students - something heavier on the protein and health quotient, and lighter on the sugar factor. Here are some suggestions for a finals week care package.
Finals week stress calls for a different sort of care package for your stressed out college students - something heavier on the protein and health quotient, and lighter on the sugar factor. Here are some suggestions for a finals week care package.
Eagle Recommendations
Eagle Scout: Required recommendations for the Eagle Scout application.
Eagle Scout: Required recommendations for the Eagle Scout application.
DIY Fleece Blanket
Help your college kid turn his dorm room into a cozy nest by whipping up this simple, fringed, fleece blanket. A fleece blanket will keep him warm and cozy - and remind him of you. And it's a great project for younger siblings to make too.
Help your college kid turn his dorm room into a cozy nest by whipping up this simple, fringed, fleece blanket. A fleece blanket will keep him warm and cozy - and remind him of you. And it's a great project for younger siblings to make too.
A Pearl Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating a 30th wedding anniversary? Traditionally, 30th anniversaries are celebrated with pearls, so why not use pearls to inspire an anniversary party at home?
Celebrating a 30th wedding anniversary? Traditionally, 30th anniversaries are celebrated with pearls, so why not use pearls to inspire an anniversary party at home?