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Three Things that People Get Wrong about Being “Ready for College”

As a professor of Education and Psychology, I’ve taught first-semester college students for almost two decades, so I think about whether students are ready to be in our classes. Now that I’m sending my oldest child to college in the fall, I’m also looking at it from a new angle. Is she actually ready? How…

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What I Discovered on My Way to Planning My Son’s Grad Party [Bring Kleenex]

Great. I’ve gone and done it now. With restrictions loosening across our state, people are beginning to talk about more traditional celebrations again. Drive-by parades may soon be a thing of the past as graduation parties are on the rise. I decided to follow the lead of others in the community and start planning a…

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I Wonder How Much My Son’s Path to Adulthood has Changed

“It feels like someone clipped my wings, and I’m grounded.” My son’s feelings are justified. His first year of college was less than epic. He was abruptly booted out of his dorm because of the outbreak and forced to stay home in the teen cave with Xbox. As a psychologist and single-father, I expected him…

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The Official Trailer for “Hamilton” Is Out and We Can’t Wait for July 3

When I first heard about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton I was smug in my certainty that there was simply no way I was going to enjoy a rap/musical about Alexander Hamilton. Boy, was I wrong. Hamilton is hands down the most engaging, educational, entertaining show I have ever seen. And now there is reason for elation…

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Social Media Used to Expose Racism on High School Campuses

For the generation born after the dawn of social media, protesting on Instagram is second nature. In recent weeks new social media handles have emerged that give first hand accounts of the stinging, racist rebukes that Black students face in their every day high school life. Many of these accounts are called Blackat [School Name]…

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17 Items to Take Care of Before Your Student Leaves for College

With many colleges opening in August parents are once again getting prepared for drop-off day. You may be thinking about what to buy for their dorm room or what to say to them as you leave, but we want to touch on a few practical matters you should consider before you drive away. Not all…

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How to Find and Save Money on Dorm Bedding Deals

Here is the most comprehensive list of stores that sell dorm bedding that we could find; they had to stock twin xl sheets to make the cut, and many stock other dorm essentials, too.  Your teen might want to visit a store to feel the fabric choices before they make a decision. It’s also best…

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Nothing Makes Me Cry Like Looking at Old Pictures of My Teens

I have a picture of my daughter taped to the inside of my closet door. In that photo, she is 6 weeks old and we are wearing matching pink shirts. I remember exactly when it was taken— a hot July day right after I finished nursing her. My daughter had fallen asleep and my mom…

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How to Create A Pretty Dorm Room for 2020 [Before and After Photos]

When moms help their teens with dorm shopping, it can be as simple as shopping at Target or Bed, Bath & Beyond to get the basics or they can spend hours pouring over Pinterest and Instagram for ideas and inspiration. Either approach is absolutely fine and students will survive in their new rooms regardless of…

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How to Decorate a Guy’s Dorm Room: Simple and Easy Ideas for 2020

I’ve always been interested to see how guys approach the realm of dorm decor. In the dorms at my college, most of the walls were covered with flags, movie and magazine posters. Aside from the color scheme, I find that there isn’t much of a difference between decorating girls or boys dorm rooms. Here are…

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