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October 16, 2023
The 100 Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens and College Students
When your teen lumbers into the family room on Christmas morning, takes their stocking down from the mantle, and looks inside, you might catch a glimpse of their little kid self. Here are our favorite stocking stuffers for teens, college students, and young adults. We are a reader-supported site and receive small amounts of compensation…
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October 13, 2023
Can My Teen Get Into a Highly Selective College Without a College Counselor?
At Grown and Flown College Admissions, we are often asked questions like this one: We asked, Stephanie Meade, a highly sought-after admissions expert and college consultant who has worked with hundreds of families, to give us her answer to this question. I am so glad you asked this question, not only because I suspect others…
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October 12, 2023
How to Throw Away the Memories Our Kids Leave Behind
I’m staring at an empty closet. My son moved out on his own after college graduation following his sisters who have also moved away. For years I thought about them leaving home and now I sit on stripped beds and just stare at their closets. Now there are the hangers hanging sideways lonely, purposelessly taunting…
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High School Teacher Says Stop Constant College Admissions Talk
I want to talk about not talking about college admissions with our high school seniors. I know this may not be a very popular opinion, but hear me out. As a veteran teacher of high school seniors (headlong into my twenty-fourth year) and an Advanced Placement English Literature teacher, I can tell you–college applications are all they…
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October 10, 2023
We Collected the Keys to Happiness In This Jar
Our son was four when he picked up his first lacrosse stick. He stood before us, three-foot nothing, filled with a spirit of discernment and a laundry list of demands starting with his first helmet. I just knew this hobby would never last. This was my child who refused to wear a hat when it…
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25 Advent Calendars for Teens and College Students
Bring back the magic of the holidays with these fun advent calendars for your teen or college student. Advent calendars are exciting because your teen will get a little surprise each day leading up to Christmas. Note: We are a reader-supported site and may receive compensation from purchases made through these links. Target has four…
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Amazon Prime Big Day Deals – Last Day to Save (Oct 11)
We found some fantastic deals to share with you, and we’ll add to this post today as we see specially-priced things you might love. Here’s a quick FAQ to ensure you are ready for this shopping event. FAQ — Amazon Big Day Deals When is the Amazon Big Day Deal? It starts on October 10…
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Amazon Prime Big Day Deals are Here (Oct 10-11)
We found some fantastic deals to share with you, and we’ll add to this post today and tomorrow as we see specially-priced things you might love. Here is a quick FAQ to make sure you are ready for this shopping event. FAQ — Amazon Big Day Deals When is the Amazon Big Day Deal? It…
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October 6, 2023
When Does Senior Year Start for the Seniors?
Here’s what I remember about my high school senior year in 1988 — everything about being a senior felt fun and exciting. I was in a Homecoming parade, rode on a float, and waved to people in my small, beautiful hometown. I relished and mourned the last pep rally, singing the National Anthem at the last…
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October 4, 2023
What Students with ADHD (and Parents) Need to Know about College
The freedom and opportunity that make college so amazing can also be its biggest challenges—and even more so for students with ADHD. As young adults, college students are expected to manage their own schedules, track long-term assignments, balance work and play, and get enough sleep to keep them chugging along. This is a big step…
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