Category: Survive
High school and the transition to college is an unsettling time for many families. We'll give tips to help settle everyone's nerves.
How to Beat the Pressure and Depression of Attending School Virtually
Melissa T. Shultz- September 30, 2020 0This is the First Post in our New Series: Ask the Experts Welcome to our new series where we’ll periodically reach out to mental health ... Read More
What Is Room and Board?
Liam Gaughan- September 16, 2020 0When looking at the finances of sending your child to college, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the added charges and fees that show up ... Read More
Kids Leaving the Nest Soon? How to Make Your Time Together More Meaningful
Melissa T. Shultz- August 30, 2020 0Introspection at this point in life -- when the kids are leaving for college, and we’re transitioning to an empty nest -- is right on ... Read More
What to Know About Your College First Aid Kit
Matthew Schwartz- August 12, 2020 0Going to college can be scary for many students. For the first time in their lives, they will be on their own, forced to make ... Read More
The Parental Dilemma of the Year: Should We Let Our College Kids Return to Campus?
Melissa T. Shultz- July 30, 2020 0It’s the question heard ’round the country, and the answer is complicated—and different for each family dealing with its own health, education, and financial concerns. ... Read More
A Novel Idea: Ask Students What They Think About Returning to Campus
Road2College- July 28, 2020 0With the new school year just a few weeks away and coronavirus cases on the rise, many college and university presidents have shared ambitious plans ... Read More
Can Insurance Help Families Manage the Financial Risks of College Life?
GradGuard- July 17, 2020 0As nearly 3 million new college students and their families prepare to start college in the fall, now is an excellent time for parents and ... Read More
As Recession Deepens, Colleges Are Cutting Back on Career Services
Road2College- July 9, 2020 0Many colleges and universities are redoing their budgets after losing millions because of the coronavirus crisis, and with this rebalancing of the books comes another ... Read More
12 Steps to Take if You Haven’t Saved Enough for College
Tonya Holly- June 24, 2020 0This was our story... Spring break was over, and so was our son’s senior year...almost. We spent most of high school exploring careers; plotting a ... Read More
The Decline of College Student Mental Health and What Parents Can Do About It
Nancy L. Wolf- June 17, 2020 0An increasing number of high school in the U.S. are struggling with mental health challenges. And the numbers continue to rise as these high school ... Read More
