Parenting

Parallel Paths Parallel Paths: BYU families share similar career paths. A mother stands behind her daughter in a library with books they have published.

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Parallel Paths

Three BYU families have remarkable overlap in their interests, abilities, ambitions, and achievements.

An illustration of a mom and her son sitting on top of an airplane while they fly over mountains and volcanoes.

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The Best Vacation We Never Took

When bills were tight, one mom found a way to show her kids the world from their own backyard.

Six mothers of teenagers stand together outdoors at a TRUSTED retreat. They wear matching navy shirts with pink-and-white lettering that reads “I ♥ MY TEENAGER,” while posing in a grassy field with trees and a fence in the background.

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Building Trust

A BYU alumna coaches parents on thriving through the teen years.

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Colors of Motherhood

After motherhood leaves her feeling drained, BYU art student Makenna Durfee finds her color again.

Love Artificially
Summer 2026
Falling for fake, people are increasingly turning from real relationships to digital companions.
Affording a Family
Summer 2026
Rising costs strain young families, but smart choices, communication, and realistic expectations can build stability.
Relatable Reading
Summer 2026
The power of children's books to impact lives comes through the power of agency, good character traits, and more.
Raising Happy Athletes
Winter 2026
Four tips to lower burnout, injuries, and dropout rates in youth sports.
Growing Up with AI
Fall 2025
Four ways to help kids use artificial intelligence and maintain authentic connections.
Giving It All Away
Fall 2025
What one family learned as they overspent on gifts—for others in need.
Raising Resilience
Fall 2025
BYU experts weigh in on how to help youth build grit, fortitude, and confidence.
Embracing the Whirlwind
Spring 2025
One mother discusses managing meltdowns and finding unexpected gifts in the chaos of parenting neurodiverse children.
Playing Favorites
Spring 2025
How birth order, personality, and gender affect relationships. And what parents can do to foster strong family bonds.
The Perfect Problem
Spring 2025
How growth, grace, and learning can replace toxic perfectionism.
Stealing Moments
Winter 2025
Take the time to hold on tight and be mindful of what means the most.
Fully for the Family
Winter 2025
BYU professors study the effects of full-day kindergarten on families.
Raising Readers
Winter 2025
Tips to encourage kids to turn off the TV, put down the phone, and read a book.
Raising Resilient Kids
Summer 2024
Four parenting practices can build emotional strength and self-confidence in children.
Parenting with Peace
Spring 2024
Learn four ways that parents can strengthen their marital relationships and experience increased peace.
The Sleep-Stress Cycle
Summer 2023
Child sleep disorders are impacting parental health.
The Dangers of Dating Apps
Spring 2023
Violent sexual predators are using dating apps to target vulnerable victims.
Couches
Winter 2023
Wherever mom was, we were. In the kitchen. On her king-size bed. As close as we could possibly get to her on the couch.
Flying Under the Lucky Star
Fall 2021
A family of balloonists are bound together by their high-flying pursuit. Meet the Cannon family.
Toddlers, Tantrums, and Tech
Fall 2021
Helping kids manage their emotions well means media shouldn’t be the go-to pacifier.