It wasn’t that long ago that I was riding the wild, twisty rollercoaster called Raising Teens. I remember countless tense discussions...

I loved celebrating Valentine’s Day as a child. My favorite memory is of the Valentine’s “mailbox” that appeared every February. It was a...

Dear parents, foster parents, grandparents, relative caregivers, and other adults raising children and teens: we’re celebrating YOU in...

There have been many devastating events happening the last several years, one right after another. Lives and homes have been lost, and it...

I often start this monthly column with a true story about my experiences as a parent. Writing about my own parenting challenges is like...

My children are young adults now, but I still have “homework battle scars.” I remember feeling like our lives revolved around due dates...

When my kids were younger, I often wondered and worried, “Will they be prepared to live on their own someday?” Deep down, I knew the...

Is it just me, or is it getting harder to keep up with life? Some days, it feels like I’m on a treadmill that’s going too fast, but I...

When I was a child, Summer. Lasted. For. Ever. I remember long days that usually began with picking beans and then weeds in the hot sun,...

I have many happy childhood memories of my dad playing the guitar and singing, instigating highly competitive family croquet tournaments...

This year will be the first time in 23 years that I won’t spend Mother's Day with at least one child in my home. My youngest child is...

It’s hard to believe that a few months ago, California was still in a deep drought, with many concerns about the lack of water. Now,...

Let’s face it. It’s hard to unplug from our screens. Our devices connect us to other people, as well as to fun and useful information,...

I loved celebrating Valentine’s Day as a child. My favorite memory is of the Valentine’s “mailbox” that appeared every February. It was a...

It’s a new year, and time once again to celebrate all the parents and caregivers raising children and adolescents across our community. ...

The holidays we celebrate serve as an important reminder to be thankful for what we have – including each other. However, holidays can...

The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic may be behind us, but the effects of nearly three years of uncertainty, disruption, and loss are still...

Every year on my kids’ birthdays, I retell the stories of their births and lives as newborns: endless hours of painful contractions,...

Nicole M. Young, MSW For some kids, the new school year is an exciting time — seeing old friends, making new ones, showing off cool...

Last month, COVID vaccines were approved for children between 6 months and 5 years of age. For some parents, this was a long-awaited...