Teens
He Won Homecoming King. Why He Gave His Crown to His Friend Instead
A mother spent years listening to her son with Down syndrome dream of becoming homecoming king. A classmate made it happen.
Teens
Advice, stories, and parenting tips on how to raise and provide support for a teenager from the TODAY show.
Teen Felt God Urging Him to Help a Man in Need. He Had No Idea a Stranger Was Filming
In an Arizona parking lot, a bystander debated whether to pull out her phone before deciding to capture what was unfolding.
Viola Davis Reveals Why You Should Embrace Your Teen’s Eyeroll
“The eye roll is important,” she said before explaining why that is.
Why Mom Gives Teens a ‘Leave By’ Curfew Instead of an ‘Arrive By’ Curfew
And what happens when they’re late.
This ‘Goth’ Girl Scout Has Gone Viral. Why the Internet Is Obsessed
“I didn’t ever have to hide who I was around my Girl Scouts. I didn’t ever have to try so hard to fit in with others. I could always just be myself.”
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?
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.