Joanna Nesbit

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.”

Young people forgo health insurance for many reasons, including cost concerns, lack of understanding, not knowing where to get healthcare, and not realizing they might need it.

Learning about your EFC can stir up a lot of confusion and misunderstanding. Here’s what you need to know.

Sometimes college-bound students don’t readily engage, and parents encounter subtle resistance. If you have a dawdler, here’s what might be going on.

For the most part, dorm rooms won’t require anything more complicated than accessorizing, but sometimes building issues can crop up. Here's what to know.

Paying for college is expensive. Most parents worry about it, but many stash their concern for another day because it feels complicated and overwhelming — and immediate expenses feel more pressing.

Every year, college students stream into school lugging new stuff for their dorm rooms or apartments. Nine months later, the process shifts into reverse, with hundreds of tons of usable goods landing in dumpsters.