I hear from so many parents, “The guidance counselor didn’t help my child much in guiding them on what college to go to.” Or ,“I wish we had you when I went through this with … Continue reading Who’s Responsible for Your Child’s College Planning?
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How To Make the College Search Process Easy
Our family has a New Year’s Eve tradition of making fondue at home. I love this tradition for many reasons. One is the chocolate fondue. The other is that the fondue process forces us to … Continue reading How To Make the College Search Process Easy
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This weekend my family and I had the honor of participating in Wreaths Across America. The organization’s mission is to remember, honor, and teach by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 1,400 locations all across … Continue reading Identifying Volunteer Opportunities for Teens
What To Do When Your Child Isn’t “College Material”
I am in a Facebook group for my local school district. Parents and teachers post items ranging from promoting school events to asking various questions. While most posts get a good number of comments and … Continue reading What To Do When Your Child Isn’t “College Material”
Are the Highest Paying Jobs The Best Path to Success?
Our kids are in high school and we know we need to have them get serious and answer this question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” As parents, it’s our responsibility … Continue reading Are the Highest Paying Jobs The Best Path to Success?