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All About College Internships
College internships can be a great way for your son or daughter to learn more about the field they wish to work in. It’ll help them figure out what they… Read More
Survey Sees Spike in Student Stress: Surprised? Neither Were We
Across the country, parents like you are receiving frenzied calls, texts and Facebook messages from their stressed-out college kids. “Dad…my Psych group stinks! Either we’re all going to fail, or… Read More
Ways to Help Your Kid Deal with College Rejection
Some dreams don’t come true. And that’s ok according to a recent article by TIME.com—The Upside of College Rejection: Your Safety School Might Be the Smarter Choice. Do you have… Read More
Study Tips for College Students: Midterm Madness
Did your kid breeze through high school and get straight A’s? If so, that’s great…but study techniques that worked then may not work in college. Lucky for me, they did.… Read More
Help Your College Kid Combat Campus Germs (and Cooties)
Germs hang out where your college kid does: they go to class…the gym…the student union. College students are usually hit hardest by cold and flu season, most likely due to… Read More
Advantages of Renting College Textbook vs. Buying Them
Why Renting College Textbooks is Better Than Buying Them Book buyback day. More like, “Wish you’d buy back my books for what they’re worth day.” When your kid sells back… Read More
Why Your Kid Should Consider Studying Abroad for Awhile
Did you know that only 1% of US students study abroad each year? But with all the personal and professional benefits that come along with the experience, you can’t help… Read More
From Report Cards to Reporting Nothing: You and Your College Kid’s Grades
Once your child turns eighteen, or attends school beyond secondary school, you’ll no longer be privy to parent portals, report cards or attendance records. So you can’t count on checking… Read More
Make Gift Giving Easier: Gifts.com Gurus to the Rescue!
Not sure what to get your college kid for the holidays? Use gifts.com/finder and take the pressure out of picking the perfect present. Just answer a few questions about your… Read More
Lonely College Student? Enter Dr. Mom (or Dr. Dad)
It takes about 11 years of schooling and training to become a physician—it takes even longer than that to become a certified Dr. Mom (about 18 years, actually). When your… Read More

