In the barest nascency of grandparenthood I am already prepared to say that this is an experience that 10/10 would recommend.

A few weeks ago, my husband and I were leaving a restaurant after dinner when I felt his arm gently wrap around my shoulders and pull me to his chest. I smiled, and wondered what had gotten into him ...

When you send your teen off to college, there’s no denying it’s excruciating to let go. And while it’s true that physically removing yourself from their body when it’s time to say goodbye is literally ...

What should you do if your student’s first semester did not go as planned? First, don’t panic. Many students struggle and then use those struggles to flourish. But it is time to have some serious ...

It’s common for teens to shut out their parents or rebel. As a teen, I often felt misunderstood, but having my parents there to support me was so helpful, even if I wasn’t able to show them ...

About a month ago, I texted my 17-year-old daughter while she was out, asking her to stop by the grocery store and pick up toilet paper. Once she handed me the goods, you would have thought I asked ...

Nothing had made me prouder than when my daughter announced this fall that she intended to apply Early Decision to the college of her dreams. On a good day, it takes her an hour to decide whether to ...

The in and out rhythm of his breathing calmed me like a lullaby. Centered and quiet, as if he and I were the only two in the world. His eyelids fluttered periodically with REM-inspired visions, only ...

A look at college admissions, applications, paying for college, campus visits and making the final college decision. Here are the experts on everything from the FAFSA and CSS profile to writing a ...

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Melissa Fenton is a freelance writer and adjunct librarian at Pasco-Hernando State College. Find her writing all over the internet, but her work mostly on the dinner table. Find her on Facebook ...