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Right Now It’s Harder, But Even More Important, to Stay Connected

As the daylight hours get shorter and the weather turns colder, it seems like we all want to stay in and keep to ourselves a bit more. This year has been such a tough one and has put a strain on so many of us. And with COVID cases on the rise, I’ve found myself…

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What Students Need Their Parents to Understand About Life During Covid

Being a college student during the pandemic is something that none of us ever expected. Our lives have completely changed, and it is very disappointing to not be able to experience college the way we imagined it. Everything is so different this year. The pandemic has also had a negative effect on the mental health…

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How to Celebrate the Holidays With Your Family, Virtually: Ten Tips

For many families, the holiday season is going to look drastically different this year. Though there are many different approaches to celebrating with friends and family, there is one common denominator—the desire to be with loved ones.  If you are planning a Zoom, FaceTime or online interaction as part of your turkey day, here are some…

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Why You Should Consider Taking a Seasonal Job This Winter Break

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by UPS, but all opinions are our own.  This winter vacation will be unlike any other end-of-semester break as the traditional academic calendar has been upended by COVID-19. Many colleges will send students home at Thanksgiving and not expect them back until mid-January, or even later. Our teens will catch…

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Why Students Should Consider Taking a Seasonal Job This Winter Break

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by UPS, but all opinions are our own.  This winter vacation will be unlike any other end-of-semester break as the traditional academic calendar has been upended by COVID-19. Many colleges will send students home at Thanksgiving and not expect them back until mid-January, or even later. Our teens will catch…

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Sweet 16 Gifts: 16 Presents Your Daughter Will Love

When it comes to a Sweet 16 Birthday, picking the perfect gift for her is no small task. We’re here to help with this list of awesome ideas to commemorate your daughter’s special day. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself reading through and thinking, “one for her and one for me!” Sweet 16 birthday…

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How Taylor Swift, and My Daughter, are Getting Me Through This

Music has always been important to me, and hearing a certain song can place me immediately in a specific time or moment in my life. Play me Kate Bush’s the “Hounds of Love,” or the “Upstairs at Eric’s” album by YAZ, and I’m immediately in the dressing room of my college theater department in 1987…

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When Students Come Home for the Holidays: Expert Tips for Parents

Many college students will soon be returning home for Thanksgiving and staying home through the middle or end of January.  Many of the parents we work with in our practice have expressed feelings of both excitement and apprehension as they prepare for their college students’ return home. As mental health practitioners, we believe it is…

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Genius Thanksgiving Shortcuts for Exhausted Cooks Everywhere

One of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions is the one where I don’t cook an entire 10-course meal for our family.  Every year, our relatives all pitch in to create an abundance of food for our entire extended family.  I guess I should rephrase that and say “used to be one of my favorite traditions.” Because…

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This Thanksgiving, We Need to Take a Moment to Think About Privilege

One of the most amazing things about being a pediatrician is every day I get to see the world through the eyes of a child. I talk to children daily about how they see the world, what their place is in the world, and what they think about the future. Talking to children gives me…

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