When one of my teenage sons texts from a sleepover and asks if we can come pick him up, there is no hesitation, no guilt trip, and no questions as to why. That's always been the rule in our house: if ...

Dear Eric: When I text friends, they take their time responding. I mean days, if they respond at all. However, when they text me, they get annoyed if I don’t text back within two hours. They can get ...

My kids are 13 and 15 and have been getting sleepover invites since kindergarten. When my oldest texted me in the middle of the night to come get him from one, I didn't hesitate. I want them to know ...