The Ties That Connect Us

Family Dynamics

Texts, Tracking, and the First Year of College

America Edwards, Ph.D. on February 28, 2026

From texting to location sharing, 126 mother–daughter pairs described how they maintain connection during the first year of college.

From texting to location sharing, 126 mother–daughter pairs described how they maintain connection during the first year of college.

Stress

Staying Close in Dual-Earning Families

America Edwards, Ph.D. on February 13, 2026

New research shows how everyday face-to-face and digital connection shapes stress, loneliness, and resilience in dual-earning families.

New research shows how everyday face-to-face and digital connection shapes stress, loneliness, and resilience in dual-earning families.