Category: Parents & teens
College Reveal Parties: Trendy or Tacky?
Julia Lynn Rubin- January 11, 2020 0I remember the dread I felt back in 2007, waiting anxiously for my early admissions decision from my dream school. At the time, I wanted ... Read More
Parenting: When Your Kids Are in College
Sydnei Kaplan- December 6, 2019 0As many parents get ready to send their kids off to college, and possibly encounter an empty nest, they tend to bemoan the fact that ... Read More
When College Kids Come Home For the Holidays
Deborah J. Cohan- November 27, 2019 0As we approach the holidays, many college students are headed back home for the first time since summer. This can create a combination of joyful ... Read More
How to Get Your Student On Board With the College Application Process
Road2College- October 11, 2019 0It’s time to apply for colleges, scholarships, financing and more…why does it seem like you’re the only one who cares? Your senior is facing their ... Read More
Mom Pays It Forward to Parents of Seniors
Susan Lachs- September 29, 2019 0We can almost see the end. The college application and admissions season is ebbing into its final stage. Students are being notified of college decisions ... Read More
Teaching Teens About Money Before Heading To College
Holli Shaw- September 15, 2019 0There are many life skills that your teen needs before heading off to college. Hopefully you've already spoken to them about understanding your finances and ... Read More
10 Talks to Have With Your High School Student To Help Manage Their Stress
Debby Fogelman- September 14, 2019 0High school can be a very stressful time in a teenager's life. There are pressures from all directions: internal, social media, family, friends, schoolwork, college ... Read More
Are Private Colleges Worth It?
Meagan McGovern- September 6, 2019 0Many high school students automatically assume they can’t afford a private college and don’t even consider applying to one. They then mirror some of their ... Read More
Parents: Do You Feel Obligated To Pay For College?
Suzi Parker- September 2, 2019 0Angela Hunter’s nine-year-old twin girls are several years away from attending college, but that doesn’t mean Hunter doesn’t think about it. She definitely does. Hunter, ... Read More
When Should the College Process Begin?
Road2College- August 13, 2019 0When should the college process begin? Most of us would like to live in the fantasy that it doesn't have to begin until your child ... Read More