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June 19, 2022

Not a Dry Eye As High School Grads Show Kindergarten Teacher Love

They say teaching is a calling and we believe that’s true for all teachers, but especially for Kindergarten teachers who are so foundational, starting little ones off on their educational journey. Their impact on their students can’t be overstated and clearly their love for the kids they teach goes on even after those students move…

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Published on June 19, 2022 13:10

June 14, 2022

My Son’s Post-High School Education Will Not Come In College Classes

My 18-year-old son is graduating high school in one week. His high school career has been everything but successful. Once COVID struck and school went entirely online, my son’s grades and motivation reached an all-time low, and he has never recovered from it.  College is not in his immediate plans, and I have come to a…

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Published on June 14, 2022 14:27

June 12, 2022

Dorm Decor: How to Create a Super-Cute Dorm Room (2022)

Depending on your budget you might want to help give your teen’s dorm room a style upgrade. Here are some extras which can make any dorm feel cozier and a bit more personal. Note: Check the Residence Life section of the college website to find out what items are prohibited before making a mistake on a…

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Published on June 12, 2022 14:16

Dorm Decor: How to Create a Super-Cute Dorn Room (2022)

Depending on your budget you might want to help give your teen’s dorm room a style upgrade. Here are some extras which can make any dorm feel cozier and a bit more personal. Note: Check the Residence Life section of the college website to find out what items are prohibited before making a mistake on a…

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Published on June 12, 2022 14:16

June 11, 2022

Favorite College Dorm Room Ideas for 2022 – Adorable and Easy!

There are few things that excite me more than an empty dorm room. After three years at boarding school and four years of college, transforming these small spaces in residence halls was something I looked forward to every summer.  Here are some of my best tips (and secrets…) to making your college dorm room look…

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Published on June 11, 2022 15:50

June 10, 2022

Dormify: Our 14 Top Picks for Dorm Rooms (2022)

Dorm shopping was one of my favorite parts of preparing for college. Having a dorm room that feels like home is so important and it alleviates a lot of the stress of moving into college when you have everything figured out in advance. Enter Dormify, an online decorating and shopping destination where teens can design…

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Published on June 10, 2022 12:50

Dormify: Our 15 Top Picks for Dorm Rooms (2022)

Dorm shopping was one of my favorite parts of preparing for college. Having a dorm room that feels like home is so important and it alleviates a lot of the stress of moving into college when you have everything figured out in advance. Enter Dormify, an online decorating and shopping destination where teens can design…

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Published on June 10, 2022 12:50

June 9, 2022

I Watched My Daughter Struggle After She Came Out in High School

Our daughter came out as gay halfway through her freshman year of high school. This event, in and of itself, would take courage by most. But in the halls of this country club that could be considered an Ivy of high schools, this took a tremendous leap of faith. Unfortunately, there was no one really…

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Published on June 09, 2022 13:01

June 7, 2022

My Youngest Child Came Out: Am I Strong Enough for This?

In the past 9 months, my youngest child has been dealing with a chronic illness, wants to see a therapist, told us that he is asexual, is non-binary, uses they/them pronouns and now wants to be known as Petunia. (Instead of their given name). If a year ago, a friend had told me this was…

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Published on June 07, 2022 11:54

There Are Days When I Wish I Never Became A Mom

Sometimes I wish I never had kids. I mean that. There are days that I wish I had never even become a mother. I know I’m losing some of you already. But, please hear me out. This is what I struggle with as plainly as I can state it: I didn’t bargain on loving this…

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Published on June 07, 2022 11:43