The Future is Figureoutable
My friend Amy recently shared with me that she tells her kids, “Everything is figureoutable.” With most things in life, you can figure out a solution. While I knew this on a subconscious level, Amy’s words struck a chord with me. Maybe more so now when we as parents...
I’m Not Forcing My Kid to Go to College
During my commute this morning, I was listening to a local radio show. Typically, I only half pay attention to it as I’m driving. BUT, this morning they were talking about a subject that made me pull over and dial in. The host,...
Are you guiding your teen in the right direction?
I recently had a worried mom, Ruth, reach out to me. She said “Our daughter Hasana is a junior at UGA. She says she hates her classes and wants to drop out. We want her to get her degree, but we are at a loss on how to help her....
How Picking a College is Like Disney+
I have been waiting for months for this week to come. The launch of Disney+! Opening the app on my TV felt like I was opening a present on Christmas morning. All the movies that have been in the Disney “vault” were finally at my disposal – Mary Poppins, Dumbo,...
A Simple Way to Help Your Teen’s Future
I was chatting with a mom whose teen attended my College and Career Action Planning workshop. We were discussing the careers her teen chose, which were Architect and Graphic Designer. Both of these careers matched her interests. Plus, the job outlook and salaries were...
Yes Son, Colleges Do Look at Your Social Media
I attended Parent Night at my son’s high school last week. These types of events are a great opportunity to chat with guidance counselors, learn about how to help your teen with the college application process, and upcoming events like financial aid, which is a MUST...