Karen Sosnoski is a mother of teens and a writer based in northern Virginia. Her writing has appeared in literary and mainstream publications, including, most recently The New York Times, Healthline, and The Temper She loves telling (and reading) stories about resilience found through facing limitations.
June 8, 2023
As a mom, I’m learning that “the money talk” with teenagers is about more than money—it’s about family values and…
September 3, 2021
Paying for college is one of the biggest financial concerns of families today. Finding private scholarships and merit scholarships from…
August 20, 2021
(Interviews are edited for clarity and flow.) Low-cost tuition expenses and comforting myths about “college as a protective bubble” belong…
July 1, 2021
Not every student is an A-team athlete or the star of the school play, nor do they have to be…
June 24, 2021
Last September, a high school student who we’ll call “Isabella,” posted in the PayingforCollege101 (PCF101) Facebook group requesting support. This…
June 10, 2021
“Do most people split down the middle?” A recent post in Road2College’s Facebook group Paying for College 101 echos the…
May 11, 2021
Mentors in college can help your student develop interests, talents, support systems, even their life path once they leave your…
March 26, 2021
COVID-19 has changed so much for everyone—from how we work, play, and learn to how we celebrate holidays and mourn…
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