Teens
Let’s Stop Acting Like It’s Too Late For a 12-Year-Old to Start Playing a New Sport
Could early specialization be doing kids a disservice?
Teens
Advice, stories, and parenting tips on how to raise and provide support for a teenager from the TODAY show.
From Boomers to Beta: A Guide to the Generations
Gen Z this, boomer that ... and now Gen Beta? Here's how to define the different generation names.
Family Dog Escapes and Boards School Bus. Harried Mom Runs After Him in Pajamas
Ashley Miller’s husband was filming the kids because their daughter didn’t want her parents outside when the bus came. Then 83-pound Finley made his move. 
Crocs Are Out? A Teacher Shares What’s Trending in Middle School Now
One teacher has spent years watching middle school trends come and go. This fall, she’s noticing something different.
Anna Faris Details ‘Long Conversations’ She Has With Son Jack, 14, Over Religion
Faris, who said she didn’t grow up with religion, shares her son with Chris Pratt.
As More Teens Use AI in School, Parents Are Grappling With How It Impacts Learning
A new survey from Common Sense Media reported that 70% of teens use artificial intelligence tools for schoolwork. 
Sheinelle Jones Shares How She Approaches Talking About Her Body, Knowing Her Daughter Is ‘Watching’
“I don’t want to look in the mirror and disparage the body that’s kept me healthy,” Sheinelle said.
Sheinelle Jones Goes Down Memory Lane to Celebrate Twins’ 14th Birthday: ‘Our Lives Forever Changed’
“My children will always be my babies …. no matter how big they get!” Sheinelle wrote about twin Clara and Uche.
Should You Let Your Kids Watch ‘Love Island USA’?
The hit reality dating show is dominating pop culture, but its explicit sexual content raises questions for parents.
Carson Daly
Carson Daly Has Career Advice for Son Jackson: ‘Become an Electrician’
The TODAY host wonders if learning a trade is more important than going to college.
A Viral Hug at a Rhode Island Private School Captured an Unseen Part of Student Life
One school employee’s tearful goodbye captured the powerful relationships that exist beyond the classroom.
Britain Unveils Sweeping Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced new measures to protect children online after a national consultation board showed broad support for tough restrictions.