Tweens

By Dr. Alyssa Whitford and William J. Whitford Winter break is coming, and as the temperatures drop and the snow falls, opportunities abound to build...

Friendships between teens can be fickle: one day they’re the best of friends; the next day one of them gives the other the cold...

As fall approaches, rising seniors will begin to explore the college admissions process. This complex process can be incredibly daunting as teens may not...

As an early childhood Montessori educator, I am struck by the similarities between toddlerhood and teenagerhood. It’s an age of autonomy for both; an age...

Washtenaw County offers plenty of fun activities to keep tweens entertained this summer. Whether you prefer exploring local parks, unleashing your creativity, learning new skills, engaging in friendly competition or enjoying classic entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Ypsilanti Community High School (YCHS) has been named the first-ever HP AI Spotlight School in the United States, establishing itself as a national leader in...

Garrett’s Space, a mental health nonprofit focused on supporting struggling young adults, officially broke ground on its new campus in Superior Township, in April. Scott...

The Ypsilanti non-profit Educate Youth was officially founded in 2017. Before its establishment, Founder and Executive Director Gail Wolkoff, an experienced educator, was involved...

Arts and Crafts. They’re not just for Grandmas any more. Teens and tweens are trying their hand at hobbies that were once associated with...

Chelsea Party Loft, a new event space for tween and teen birthdays, graduations, and other celebrations, will open on March 1 in the Chelsea...

For high school students, the hunt for the perfect university can feel like an enormous challenge. How do you know what college fits your...

The rise of vaping amongst teens has become a serious concern for parents. Vaping, the act of inhaling and exhaling aerosolized substances often flavored...