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How Much Spending Money Does My College Student Need?

As teens get ready to leave for college, it’s hard to know how much spending money they will need once on campus. Many freshmen live in dorms and rely on meal plans that have been paid for in advance. But they may have other out-of-pocket expenses like an early morning coffee or late night pizza,…

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32 Best Valentines Gifts for Teens and College Kids (2021)

Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to send a college care package or surprise your teen 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 14…and every day.  Note: We are a reader-supported site and receive compensation…

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How to Honor and Celebrate the Class of 2021 (No Matter What): 21 Ideas

I ordered my high school senior’s cap and gown last week. I told her, “You’ll wear this somewhere, even if you have to stand on our porch and deliver a commencement speech to a crowd of admirers six feet apart in our front yard wearing custom ‘2021 grad fan’ face masks.” I’m thinking ahead to…

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Online Certificate Programs for Teens, College Students and Young Adults

There are online certification classes that students can take at Facebook, Bloomberg and lots of companies where teens and young adults can get practical training and earn a certification that shows competence in a specific area.  Online certificate programs for teens, college students and young adults Graphic Design Adobe offers a host of certification programs.…

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For Years Your Teen’s Activities Came First – Now What?

Recently a Facebook friend posted about the long hours and crazy schedule his family was enduring courtesy of his talented daughter who was involved in multiple dance and theater productions over the busy holiday season. I commented with empathy, as I had lived a similar life with my own performing daughter when she was a…

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What’s Your Golden Birthday and How Do You Celebrate It?

When our first born turned 8 on August 8, I wasn’t really aware of that birthday having any greater significance than the very happy fact that he was a year older.  I was not yet familiar with the term “golden birthday” which refers to that one birthday – IN LIFE – where your age matches…

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How to Celebrate Your Young Adult or Teen’s Golden Birthday

When our first born turned 8 on August 8, I wasn’t really aware of that birthday having any greater significance than the very happy fact that he was a year older.  I was not yet familiar with the term “golden birthday” which refers to that one birthday – IN LIFE – where your age matches…

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“You’re Gonna Miss This” and 14 Other Favorite Graduation Songs for 2021

It’s graduation season and time to celebrate. Teens are proud of their accomplishments and parents are a mixed ball of emotions. While the soundtrack of graduation might be Pomp and Circumstances, if you are looking for graduation songs for that year end video or graduation party, think more in terms of Green Day, Rascal Flats or…

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The SNL Christmas Skit That Has Us Laughing and Crying

The Saturday Night Live skit in which mom gets a robe for Christmas and nothing else while the rest of the family is showered with exactly what they wanted has hit a nerve. The skit is absolutely everywhere on social media. People say that they are laughing until they cry and that’s because the best…

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Thirteen New Year’s Resolutions for College Students

The start of a new year gets many of us into a reflective mood, thinking about ways we can improve our lives. The holidays leave some of us wanting to lose a couple of pounds, get more organized, read more books and watch less Housewives. But I’ve noticed over the past several years when I…

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