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Demonstrated Interest: 22 Ways Teens Can Boost Their Chance of Admission

What is demonstrated interest? Anything students, prospective college applicants, can do which conveys this message: “I am interested in your campus.” Why does demonstrated interest matter? First, an important qualification: Not all colleges and universities consider demonstrated interest, and those which do may consider it to varying degrees.  For those colleges which track demonstrated interest,…

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10 Ways to Cheer Up a College Student When They Are Sad or Stressed

If your college student is upset, stressed, or lonely, as a parent, you want to do everything you can to make their pain go away and for them to feel happy again. It can be hard to find the right words to say or to know how to make them feel better. How to cheer…

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40 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Teens and College Kids (2022)

Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to send a college care package or surprise your kiddo with a small but thoughtful gift. Sending one of these presents is a way to show your older kids that you love them like crazy this February 14th …and every day. For more of our best Valentine’s Day gifts,…

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10 Things College Students Miss Most When They’re Away From Home

Being away from home at college is a great opportunity for students to learn about themselves and gain independence while emerging into adulthood. While it may seem like college students LOVE everything about college, there are several things at home that college students miss while they are at school.  10 things teens miss when they’re…

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How to Appeal a Financial Aid Award When Your Teen Needs More Money

It’s spring of senior year and your daughter has just received the best news of her life. “Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that…” She breaks into a huge smile, followed by tears of joy as she learns she has just been admitted to the school of her dreams. As you look at the…

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My Husband Called My Son Lazy And This Is How I Reacted

“I’m going to burst” blurts my husband, the planes of his face tight with anger. “Maybe we should stop him working, prevent him going out, or switch off the Wi-Fi.” I can feel the heat of frustration radiating from this normally placid man who is on the brink of volcanic eruption over our son. “Do…

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25 Ways to Help Your Teen Drive Safely Back to College

Saying goodbye to our college daughter on the steps of her freshman dorm last fall was a moment marked with a long hug, a few tears and a dollop of heartache. This semester, she will have a car at college and my anguish will begin when we say our goodbyes and not diminish until we…

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Favorite Brands Now Discounted for Your Post-Holiday Shopping

Gifts have been opened, wrapping paper discarded and order restored (well not really) but maybe soon. Now is the time to pick up some really great deals on the items that you really wanted, but didn’t get. Favorite brands with post-Christmas clearance sales Some of our most popular items this year came from Lululemon which…

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Summer Activities for Students: 300+ Ideas for Your College-Bound Teen

For many of today’s college-bound high school students, summer is an opportunity to spend time actively working, learning new skills, or diving deeper into an area (or areas) of interest. It’s the perfect time to take calculated risks that push students into unfamiliar situations that build skills and enrich life experiences.  Planning ahead is the…

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Christmas Traditions May Change But With Older Kids the Magic Remains

“Christmas magic is silent. You don’t hear it—you feel it, you know it, you believe it.”—Kevin Alan Milne When my boys were younger, the magic of the holidays wasn’t hard to come by. They were all in. Santa, the naughty list, lights, and stockings were the talk of our house for weeks.  I often piled…

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