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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: Dorm Cleaning Tips
Does your kid always “forget” to make their bed? Put piles of laundry in the corner? Hide cereal bowls under the bed? No matter how many times you told them… 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
Countdown to College: College Packing List – Tips for Students and Parents
To pack it or not to pack it? For many college bound kids and their parents, that is the question. Moving their whole life into a small dorm room can… Read More
Countdown to College: Dorm Room Necessities – Organisation Tips
Moving into a dorm room isn’t easy—it’s something that requires plenty of planning and coordination. For a successful move, college kids need to visualize, maximize and sometimes stylize a small… Read More
Countdown to College: Doctors, Dentists and Disposable Contacts
Do you have your family doc on speed dial? Call them up and make an appointment for your son or daughter before the summer is over. That way, you can… Read More
Countdown to College: July Checklist
It’s July, and that means your son or daughter’s independence day is right around the corner. Are you on track for a smooth departure? Let’s discuss the college countdown things… Read More
Countdown to College: Don’t Forget About College Health Insurance
As parents scramble around getting all the necessities together for their kid’s first year away at college, one thing can easily be overlooked—health insurance for college students. Chances are, if… Read More
Jump Start The College Process This Summer
by Jeannie Borin, M.Ed. from College Connections, LLC Although many decisions are made during senior year, it is best to begin the college process early! Students should enjoy some down time this… Read More

