Tweens & Teens

Photo of teenage boy doing homework at home
Take A Look, It's In A Book
By Samantha Darby

My Kid Thinks Reading Is Torture. What Can I Do?

One parent (an avid reader) turned to Reddit for advice, and the post sparked a lot of great ideas.

Young woman is sitting cozy on armchair at home while watching TV. She has a facial cosmetics mask o...
Too Much?

Do You Send Your Kids To Their Room So You Can Have Quiet Time?

One parent on Reddit asked if it was OK to say goodnight to her kids at 7 p.m. so she can breathe.

social media addicted teenage boy using mobile phone sitting on carpet
*white flag waving*

Your Teen Isn’t Just Being A Jerk — They Might Be “Sh*tting The Nest”

This viral term explains why teens can act so awful before they leave home.

all the young dudes

You Know Hacky Sacks Are Back. But Why?

I asked experts for the reasons behind the resurgence.

A Fillipino American teaching her multiracial son how to drive.
Clear the roads, tysm

The Safest Used Cars For Teens Under $10,000

Thanks to Consumer Reports, finding a car for your teen to drive is a little less overwhelming.

Middle-aged woman with curly red hair shops with her young daughter at a supermarket checkout. The m...
Please Help

Teen Indecision Isn't Laziness — Here's What It Really Is

From what she wants to eat for dinner to deciding if she wants to go out with friends or not, her answer is almost always, “I don’t know.”

Take A Look, It's In A Book
By Samantha Darby

My Kid Thinks Reading Is Torture. What Can I Do?

One parent (an avid reader) turned to Reddit for advice, and the post sparked a lot of great ideas.

Too Much?
By Samantha Darby

Do You Send Your Kids To Their Room So You Can Have Quiet Time?

One parent on Reddit asked if it was OK to say goodnight to her kids at 7 p.m. so she can breathe.

*white flag waving*
By Samantha Darby

Your Teen Isn’t Just Being A Jerk — They Might Be “Sh*tting The Nest”

This viral term explains why teens can act so awful before they leave home.

all the young dudes
By Kate Auletta

You Know Hacky Sacks Are Back. But Why?

I asked experts for the reasons behind the resurgence.

Clear the roads, tysm
By Samantha Darby

The Safest Used Cars For Teens Under $10,000

Thanks to Consumer Reports, finding a car for your teen to drive is a little less overwhelming.

Please Help
By Samantha Darby

Teen Indecision Isn't Laziness — Here's What It Really Is

From what she wants to eat for dinner to deciding if she wants to go out with friends or not, her answer is almost always, “I don’t know.”

Ia ora na!
By Katie Garrity

I Thought Tahiti Was Just For Honeymooners. Then I Took My 6-Year-Old.

What we found was one of the most surprisingly kid-friendly trips we’ve ever taken.

A For Effort
By Katie McPherson

Should You Pay Your Teen For Good Grades?

Parents and experts alike have very strong, very different opinions.

Don't Stress
By Samantha Darby

Summer Hack: Plan One (Easy!) Adventure Or Activity To Do Each Day

Sometimes the adventure is just baking brownies.

How Are They So Hungry
By Samantha Darby

No One Told Me That Tweens Become Toddlers Again

So clingy. So needy. So sleep-deprived.