Big Kids & Teens

Parenting a teen means balancing safety with independence. Location sharing can offer peace of mind, but it can also raise questions about privacy, trust and growing freedom. Here’s how parents can think about tracking their kids while giving teens the space they need to become more responsible.

As children get older, parenting changes. They may need less help with everyday tasks, but that does not mean they need less from you. There comes a point when your child starts closing their bedroom door more often, making their own plans and having opinions about almost everything. It can be tempting to think they are ready to handle life on their own. And in some ways, they are. But growing independence does not mean growing out of needing a parent. In fact, some of the th

Between toys, activities, clothes and endless recommendations, family life can start to feel like one long shopping list. Somewhere along the way, parenting became a little like shopping. There is a product for sleep. A product for feeding. A product for keeping children entertained while you make dinner. Then there are the toys, clothes, books, activities and birthday gifts. Before long, your home can start to feel less like a home and more like a storage unit for childhood.