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Ana Pelayo Connery

ANA PELAYO CONNERY is a Florida-based writer and content strategist whose work has appeared in USA Today, CNN, Oprah Daily, Reader’s Digest, Women’s Health, Real Simple, and more. Before launching her content studio, Ana Connery LLC, she spent nearly 20 years leading creative teams as Content Director or Editor in Chief at some of the country's top magazine brands, including Parenting, Cooking Light, Florida Travel and Life, and more. She’s created editorial, content marketing, and native advertising for brands such as buybuy BABY, Hess Toys, and Citi. Follow her @apconnery on both Instagram and Twitter.

Articles by Ana

5 Questions No College Freshman Wants to Answer This Thanksgiving

November 11, 2023

As we prepare to gather around the Thanksgiving table with our loved ones this year, let’s do the students in…

What To Do When Stress & Anxiety Over College Applications Reach A Fever Pitch

November 9, 2023

I’ve got a high school senior and if your house is anything like mine, you are in the throes of…

The Ultimate Guide to Crafting the Perfect College Care Package

November 7, 2023

Even if they’re not taking your calls at the moment, college students love receiving care packages from you. It’s a…

3 Adulting Skills That Students Need Before Going to College, According to Parents

November 6, 2023

We asked parents in our Paying for College 101 Facebook Group to tell us what they think are the top…

What Parents Can Do To Help Teens Who Have Trouble Making Friends

November 6, 2023

As a parent, it’s hard to watch your child struggle to make friends, whether it’s in high school or when…

10 Reasons Why We Should Stop Pressuring Teens to Have It All Figured Out

October 25, 2023

My son, a senior in high school, is constantly inundated with the following questions: Where are you going to college?…

8 Things Parents Do That Push Their Teens Away

October 23, 2023

Parents play a crucial role in their teenagers’ lives, but sometimes, certain behaviors or actions can unintentionally push our teens…

5 Ways to Help Your Child Handle Rejection From Their Top School

October 22, 2023

Recently, a parent in our Paying for College 101 Facebook group said her son had fallen into a depression after…