I stayed home with my kids because I wanted to be with them. I had a job that allowed me very little time with them on weekdays and I felt our time was short. I left before they woke up in the morning ...

Please stick with me. Here’s what you can do for me Model adulting. I see all the behaviors that you are modeling and I hear all of the words you say. I may not listen but I do hear you. I seem ...

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We asked our Grown and Flown community of 290,000 parents what backpacks their teens love and then did our research into their most popular answers. While we focused on styles that teen girls and ...

While you can’t go wrong with a good backpack, a tote bag is a stylish and convenient way to carry all school gear to and from class. When choosing the best tote bags for school, there are a few key ...

Shopping for the best gifts for women in their 20s shouldn’t be as difficult as it feels sometimes. Ideally, you’ll be able to put a well-deserved smile on her face while diving deep into all the ...

An 18th birthday is a big one; it may be the biggest one. It comes with a long list of new freedoms and many new responsibilities. Turning eighteen is the legal gateway to adulthood. Here is a list of ...

I serve as an academic advisor at a large university which puts me in the unique position of witnessing firsthand what most of you only speculate about higher education and the college experience ...

Here’s what you need to know when your teen turns 18: There are three forms that facilitate the involvement of a parent (or whomever is designated) in an emergency or other situation. I used Mama Bear ...

When your daughter wants to crank up the music in her dorm, she’ll love having this gift. The UE (“Ultimate Ears”) Portable Bluetooth Speaker has excellent audio quality and is waterproof and ...

Here is a checklist of the items your teen might need to consider before starting classes. Hope this is useful and Grown and Flown is here to help, if you need us! Grab this checklist to keep track of ...

Some students also prefer to buy just a fitted sheet and pillowcase and use a comforter instead of a top sheet. In that case, look for a two-piece or a bedding set with a comforter. As experts in all ...