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June 29, 2020
Yes, My Teen is Supposed to Start College in The Fall. And, Yes I Have Questions
“My teen is a freshman in college and it wasn’t supposed to be like this.” We know that there are issues around Covid-19 that are far more important than whether teens get to experience freshman year in college, but that doesn’t mean that as parents we aren’t worried about many of the unknowns to come.…
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It’s Been Three Years, Why Does Dropping Off My Kids Still Feel Wrong?
The first time I dropped my kids off with their father after he moved out, I forced a smile while hugging and kissing them. It was so forced in fact that my head and neck started pounding. I walked back to my car telling myself to just concentrate on looking at the tires on the…
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June 27, 2020
This African American Mom Worries “The Talk” May Not Be Enough
I have been a follower of Grown & Flown for quite a few years now, and during that time, I’ve enjoyed articles of all types. From starting high school and selecting the right classes to discussions of prom attire and leaving for college Grown & Flown has covered it all. Imagine a world where milestones…
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5 Reasons to Send Your College Kid Back to Campus Even if Classes Are Online
The last few weeks have seen my college junior’s class schedule changing daily. No, the changes aren’t because he is adding and dropping classes because of indecisiveness. Rather, as the very large state public university he attends is beginning the daunting task of deciding which classes will be taught remotely and which ones will be…
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Dear Mom of High School Junior
Dear Mom of High School Junior, Okay, no more putting it off, it is time to talk about college. If you have kept the subject under wraps until now during Freshman and Sophomore years, you and your teen are about to go on a voyage of discovery during junior year. He or she will discover…
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June 26, 2020
We’re Running a Common Sense Camp for Our Teens
Why we’re focusing on life skills this summer One of my favorite Gary Larson cartoons features a boy pushing mightily against a door marked PULL at his “School for the Gifted.” This image took on new meaning when I became a parent, as our kids seemed to be, let’s say, heavy on the book smarts.…
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June 25, 2020
Pediatrician and Mom Says This is What Your Teens Can Expect at School This Fall
Feels like were are living in a profoundly paradoxical moment: at the start of summer, the most exciting prospect on the horizon is the hope of getting back to school. Of course, we know whom to thank for that: coronavirus. School appreciation is one of the brightest silver linings of living through a pandemic. Yes,…
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Surprising Ways College Will Look Different This Fall
Colleges are having a hard time figuring out how to get their students back on campus and keep them safe. But as the days draw nearer to classes getting underway, students are beginning to see a glimmer of how the fall may take shape. We surveyed parents from all over the country to learn about…
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June 24, 2020
10 Great Gap Year Ideas for Teens and College Students
If you currently have a college-aged student in your family, you may be hearing a lot of talk about kids considering a gap year for the 2020-2021 academic year. With the many uncertainties swirling around plans for campus life this fall, the idea of taking some time off is a growing consideration for some. Typically,…
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June 23, 2020
Family Book Club: How We are Talking About Race and Racism as a Family
The week the protests erupted across the US, I walked into my 16-year-old daughter’s room to check up on her. She was lying across her bed, glued to her phone, taking in the unfolding news on her social platforms (as our kids do). “What are you seeing?” I asked, expecting a curt answer. But she…
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