As a college professor for three decades and the author of a brand-new book about college life, one thing I know for sure is that parents and students are in a perpetual dance of learning to let go.

We like to believe we have control over our lives. That if we plan enough, think ahead enough, or prepare for every possible outcome, we can ensure that things will turn out the way we want. But then ...

Many people view aging with aversion, seeing it as something to fight rather than a natural part of life. Philosopher Simone de Beauvoir suggests old age is to be contrasted with life, not death.

Letting go of control is not about giving up; it's about feeling steady without controlling every outcome. Uncertainty can be scary, but it also opens up possibilities for growth, surprise, and new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The author (not pictured) said she had to put her ego aside and ask her classmates for help.LeoPatrizi/Getty Images At 33, I ...

Dear Readers: Thank you for all your responses to “Letting Go Is Hard to Do.” We have undeniably wonderful parents among our readership. Here are two of my favorite letters. Dear Annie: This is in ...

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