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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
Help Hone Your College Kid’s Job Interview Skills
If your son or daughter is about to graduate (or is already a college grad), they’ve probably had their fair share of job interview tips. But knowing them and effectively executing… Read More
Top Tips for College Kids to Save Money on Cell Phone Bills
Whether you’re still footing your kid’s wireless bill or just looking for more ways to save money (car insurance?) every month, check out these simple tips to save money on… Read More
Professor Potty Mouth Won’t Censor Himself? Good-He Shouldn’t Have to
After 21 years of teaching philosophy at Hawaii Community College and the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Daniel Petersen’s career ended with one infuriated parent’s letter—even though he’s considered one… Read More
Countdown to College: Pump Up Your Kid’s self-esteem With a Positively Powerful Pep Talk
With the days dwindling away, now may be the time to give your college kid a pep talk. A heartfelt rah-rah session is something most parents may not think about,… Read More
Countdown to College: Tips for a Successful Sendoff
Right about now you’re probably wondering: What’s the best way to deal with drop-off day? Other than invest in a box (or 2) of tissues, what else can I do… Read More
Countdown to College: August College Checklist
The heat is on: There are only a few weeks left until you drop your college kid off at school, and you may feel like there are still a million… Read More
Summertime Blues: Spending Time With Your College Kid Before They Say Goodbye
The summer before my son went away to college, I wanted to do it all. Big family vacation, backyard BBQs, baseball games—I planned to spend as much time as possible… Read More
Finding A Job After College – 10 Things Your Recent College Graduate Doesn’t Want to Hear
I came across this great article on CNN.com about 5 things not to say to new college graduates and I was inspired to build upon it. Instead of 5 phrases… Read More
How to Stop Arguing with Your College Kid
Here’s a situation that may sound familiar: While helping your college kid pack, you present them with a small first aid kit you put together and begin pointing out certain… Read More
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