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March 18, 2022
“You’re Gonna Miss This” and 17 Other Favorite Graduation Songs for 2022
It’s graduation season and time to celebrate with graduation parties and every party needs a soundtrack. Teens are proud of their accomplishments and parents are a mixed ball of emotions. While the soundtrack of high school graduation songs might be Pomo and Circumstance, if you are looking for graduation songs for a playlist for that end of an era video or graduation party, think more…
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March 15, 2022
10 Ways to Understand the Heart and Soul of a College
Researching and learning about various colleges can be overwhelming, complicated and daunting. Imagine if someone placed you in a packed stadium and said, “Within this crowd are 8-12 good friends. Go out there, talk to some people, and find those friends. Ready. Set. Go!” While this example is not how you would develop your friend…
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Show Your Teens You Love Them While Giving Them Space They Need
One day, my oldest came home from 6th grade and he was a different boy. Instead of anxiously telling me about his day, he was quiet. When I asked him what was new, he shrugged his shoulders. When he went up to his room I followed him. I was overcome with worry that something was…
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March 11, 2022
What Does It Mean to Be a “Late Bloomer”?
If puberty was a yardstick, then late bloomers would sit at the far right, somewhere near the three foot mark. If puberty was a football field, late bloomers would be clustered into one endzone. If puberty was a marathon, late bloomers would find themselves hanging out near mile 26. “Late bloomers” are the ones who…
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March 10, 2022
Our Family Dog Charlie Is Irreplaceable
Charlie is my only child who did not go to college. My son left first, and my daughter three years later. They come and go, returning home over school breaks, work vacations, and during the summer. But Charlie never leaves, he always stays. Charlie is our 11-year-old goldendoodle. Charlie joined the family as a puppy Charlie…
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March 8, 2022
Twelve Ways to Get the Most Out of Admitted Student Days
Seniors, congrats on all your hard work and on being admitted to college. Can you believe you will be attending college in just a few short months? All of your hard work is about to pay off, but…you still have to choose your destination! Now is the time to learn as much as you can…
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I’m Taking a Step Back So My Kids Can Be Friends
The most vivid memory I have of the day I brought my son home from the hospital is of my gentle twenty-month-old daughter transforming into a ball of angry energy intent on disturbing her new little brother. Once he started walking and talking, he returned the favor—and made it his life mission to annoy his…
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March 6, 2022
Admissions Expert: 14 Best Questions to Ask on Campus Visits
It’s college visit season, and in case your students will be meeting with admissions officers or recruiters while on campuses, I wanted to share some questions that might help you gather valuable intel on campus life and culture from both academic and social perspectives. Note: I would not ask all of these questions in one…
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Admissions Expert: 14 Best Questions to Ask on Campus Tours
It’s college visit season, and in case your students will be meeting with admissions officers or recruiters while on campuses, I wanted to share some questions that might help you gather valuable intel on campus life and culture from both academic and social perspectives. Note: I would not ask all of these questions in one…
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12 Things Every Student Should Do in Their Freshman Year of College
First year of college is the best time to meet new people, make new friends, and learn more about yourself. In order to have the best freshman year, here are 12 things every college student should do in their first year of school. 12 things to do your freshman year of college 1. Go to…
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