I’m in the build-up stretch of summer break. The stage that comes before your college student returns home. The time period when you miss your kid and can’t wait to reunite. Ask me how I…
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Where to get SAT prep help from your home
Last weekend, a friend drove her son two hours to take the SAT in another county. This madness came about because in many counties test dates have been cancelled or postponed. With fewer opportunities to…
9 overlooked items to put on your college shopping list
As many of us move our college students into dorms or apartments, there are the obvious things to send them with, and then there are the less obvious. Seasoned college moms, Raquel and I are…
A great option for your teen this summer
Almost daily, I talk with a parent who is worried about their teenager. They are worried their teen is going to hang around all summer with nothing to do. Or they are worried their teen…
How to get college ready while in quarantine
Amid the effects of COVID-19, a lot of high school juniors are wondering how school closures will affect their college future. Without the structure and support their school normally provides, how can they stay on…
How to help your college student choose a major
As a parent, guiding your child to choose a college major can be a difficult task. Going about it the right way can make a huge difference.
What do you when your teenager doesn’t want to go to college
On those rare occasions that I have conversation with my son about his future, I try not to pry too much and let him do all the talking. So, one day Matthew decided to tell…
How to Make the College Application Process Less Stressful
I am on the phone with a teenager, talking about her college applications when her father enters the room, makes a comment to her and the two begin fighting. Unfortunately, this scenario is not uncommon….
Lessons of a college student: Things don’t always go as planned
Olivia’s first night in her new apartment at college had some bumps, but to her they felt more like mountains. First, her closet shelf with ALL her clothes fell. …
Helpful tips when shopping for your college freshman.
Seems like yesterday but, it’s only been a year since we started shopping for Olivia’s college stuff. I knew it was going to be overwhelming, so I decided I had to do whatever I could…