Lisa Endlich's Blog, page 75
March 2, 2023
My Parents Won’t Help Me and They Don’t Spend Time With My Kids
I learned form my parents what I don't want to do as a parent and grandparent.
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Doctors Explain How Parents Should Prepare Their Teens for College
So, how do you prepare your kid for a healthy college experience? How do you encourage them to embrace the good kinds of mistakes and minimize the ones with much more serious consequences?
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March 1, 2023
The 14 Best Books for College Admissions and How to Pay for College (2023)
Weighted GPAs. Unweighted GPAs. AP scores. Dual Enrollment grades. Essays. Recommendation letters. SAT scores. ACT scores. PSAT scores. Composite scores. Test optional. Volunteer requirements. Extracurriculars. Confused? We understand why. Admissions have only gotten more complicated and college more expensive. These 15 books on college admissions and how to pay for college are the best guides…
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February 28, 2023
Getting Into College Is the Easy Part
When students start college, their coursework is often more demanding than what they’re used to. But for many students, the bigger challenge is managing their newfound independence. It’s the difference between being college-capable and college-ready.
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February 26, 2023
How to Shop for College: 33 Bestselling Dorm Essentials
Ever wonder what’s on the checklist of the most popular college dorm essentials for freshmen? Here are some of the bestselling off-to-college items that Grown and Flown parents are buying for their teens. Some are better to purchase after your teen knows what dorm they will be living in, but most of these items are…
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February 25, 2023
Personalized Graduation Gifts: 40 Creative Ideas
Graduation is a major accomplishment and an important milestone, and you’ll want to make sure your graduate feels special. College and high school graduation gifts can often feel generic. A custom graduation gift can be more meaningful and may also become a keepsake for your young adult. Here is a list of the best, personalized…
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My Son Is 17 and I Still Make His Sandwiches
I have a confession to make: My son is 17 and I still make his sandwiches. As someone who believes in the power of words and works in the field of storytelling, I’m aware of how this single sentence might tell an unfavorable story. You’re probably thinking…why? He’s within a year of being able to vote.…
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February 23, 2023
My Son Didn’t Go to College and He’s a Huge Success
When he graduated high school almost two years ago, my son decided that he wasn’t going to college, but that he would learn plumbing.
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February 16, 2023
Harvard Making Caring Common: How to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an alarming number of adolescents report poor mental health. Here is what parents need to know.
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Harvard Making Caring Common: How to Support Your Teen’s Mental Heath
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an alarming number of adolescents report poor mental health. Here is what parents need to know.
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