Christina Tynan-Wood writes the Family Tech column in Family Circle magazine, the Deal Seeker column at Yahoo!, and covers parenting, education, and technology for many national publications.
The wilderness transformed my son
What happens when a desperate mom helps her unhappy teen by sending him away? Nothing short of a small miracle.
College tours for… tweens?!
Want to get your child excited about going to college? One mom discovers the secret: take them on a tour while they're young.
iPads in the classroom
A close look at tablets in schools — what works and what doesn’t when kids get to use iPads in classrooms.
Emergency homeschooling
When traditional school fails your child mid-year, what's a parent to do? As one desperate mom discovers, there's no place like home.
Why I cyberstalk my teens
One tech fanatic sets her kids free online and then spies on them relentlessly. Is this the right way to parent in the digital age?
What is early college high school?
Is your child eager for a challenge and prepared to tackle college-level academics in high school? If so, early college high school may be a perfect fit.
Homeschooling
Thanks to online education, homeschooling is growing in popularity and becoming an attractive alternative for many families. But is it right for you?
Why boys fail in school
He's gifted and once loved learning. Somewhere along the way, my boy slipped through the educational cracks and nearly out of school. Is it too late to save him?
Using screens wisely
A parents' guide to managing technology for their kids.
What parents need to know about cyberbullying
Online bullying is a reality for today’s teens and tweens and it shouldn’t be ignored or minimized.
Yes! Sign me up for updates relevant to my child's grade.
Please enter a valid email address
Thank you for signing up!
Server Issue: Please try again later. Sorry for the inconvenience