Many early Cyber Monday deals are here, and we are thrilled to show you fantastic gift finds for teens and college students. We will update this post throughout today, so check back often. Here are the Black Friday deals we found last week, and many great gifts are still discounted. Note: We are a reader-supported […]
The holidays might be the only time of year when you find yourself doing a lot of baking. What happens if you run out of some of the basics? I know I don’t keep things like condensed milk on hand but it’s often needed in my holiday prep. Learn how to make condensed milk with […]
Lego bricks® and other construction toys may enhance STEM skills — especially when kids follow models or blueprints. © 2013 – 2023 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Construction toys — like wooden blocks, Lego® bricks, and Mega Bloks® — present kids with exciting opportunities to tinker and create, and this play is beneficial for development. […]
Winter boots are a must-have for any college student who attends school in cold and snowy climates. We asked our Grown and Flown Parents community to tell us which brands their teens and college students love to wear. Note: We are a reader-supported site and receive a small compensation from purchases made through some of […]
Credit: Amazon Between their avant-garde music taste and ability to code their way through new video games and gadgets, the tech-loving teenager in your life is likely the coolest kid you know. When shopping for tech gifts for teens, there’s no need to overthink it: simply look for the most trusted brands (we’re huge fans […]
Prom has become a huge part of high school, starting with the promposal. This might have been a boy asking a girl to the big event at one time, but now it is so much more than that. Boys ask whomever they want to take, and girls do the same. And the asking has gone […]
Do you need a no-nonsense guide on decluttering for the overwhelmed? If the daily chaos of toys, laundry, and random odds and ends has you feeling a bit suffocated, you're in good company. I get it. In this blog post, we'll tackle decluttering with practical tips that fit the reality of our busy lives. So, […]
I’m a parent of a high school senior. So naturally, for the last year or so, my mailbox has been littered with letters, brochures and postcards from universities, each trying to make the case for why its institution is the finest fit for my student. Parents and students alike already know the reputations of many […]
Before college, I was told these next four years would be the best of my life. Going in, I knew this was not a guarantee. Still, after graduating from high school, I was ready to embark on the next leg of my journey and finally experience this pivotal part of young adulthood I had heard […]
This time of year signals planning for holidays, gatherings with friends and family, and Hallmark-worthy moments of reflection and gratitude. It also launches gut-wrenching anxiety in some households as high school seniors careen into the college application space of deadlines, essay writing, and recommendation gathering. EVERYTHING is happening for college hopefuls right now. Hard classes, […]
We moved the plates in the foyer first – holding each one with the delicacy of a newborn. Then the hanging ones in the dining room. Each one was now neatly wrapped in layers of newspaper in the living room behind the French doors. We took every precaution. I wasn’t even 18 years old, but […]
© 2011 – 2023 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Teaching self-control? Studies confirm that it’s possible. Kids benefit when we remove temptations and distractions, and create environments that reward self-restraint. Kids also need timely reminders to stay on track, and concrete, practical advice for staying motivated, overcoming obstacles, and sticking to a plan. Here […]
