Joanna Nesbit

The college search and application process is more expensive, more confusing, and more overwhelming today than when we went to school. It’s not realistic these days for teens to handle the search on their own.

When we think of the resume needed to get into college, we think high test scores, top grades and class rigor. But to succeed in college, students also need well-developed social-emotional skills to handle the unavoidable bumps of young adulthood.

Heading off to college is a big adjustment for all students, but the “hidden curriculum” of college policies, unspoken expectations, and procedures feels like another world if you’re a first-generation student.

After saying goodbye to your college student on move-in day, one of the hardest things to come to grips with at home is the yawning lack of information.

These days, parents use apps to keep track of everything from grocery lists to soccer schedules, not to mention keeping the kids entertained. Savvy PTO and PTA leaders are also turning to mobile apps.

A Northwest winter is much than snow: Here’s your A–to–Z bucket list of snowy getaways, winter hikes, waterparks, indoor playspaces and more best adventures to families.

Is your high school student considering taking a gap year before attending college? Here’s what students and parents need to know.

A gap year, usually defined as taking a year off before going to college, has increased in popularity in recent years–-in part because so many colleges recognize their value in helping students to grow and mature.

If you have an LGBTQ+ child, finding the right summer camp can be a challenge, but your child deserves a great summer experience. Here's what to look for when you research camp options.

Nothing says spring quite like Skagit Valley flower fields in gorgeous bloom.

We asked ParentMap writers for their fresh-churned ideas for ice cream day trips.

You might not realize it, but your college career services center offers many more services than just job postings.

Getting kids in the kitchen has all kinds of surprising benefits, from teaching them an important life skill to opening them up to new taste experiences. Here are eight ways to encourage your budding sous-chef.

Some kids happily nosh on baby tomatoes or steamed peas while others won’t go anywhere near vegetables.

In recent years, some private colleges have begun slashing tuition rates for their undergraduate students, some by up to 50 percent. In the higher education world, these dramatic drops are called “tuition resets.”