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Entering High School: Advice For Freshmen

August 20, 2015 by Madeline Sturgeon

advice for high school freshmen

My youngest sister started her freshman year of high school this week. It was certainly a shock realizing that my baby sister is now a bona fide teenager. The beginning of high school brings many changes: more schoolwork, more responsibility, and more freedom. High schoolers will encounter brand new situations, develop a clearer sense of their own identities, and navigate more … [Read more...] about Entering High School: Advice For Freshmen

Preparing Yourself and Your Child for the Big Move to College

August 18, 2015 by Scarlet

preparing for big move to college

Lots of my friends have kids going to college for the first time this year and they are sad and excited all at once.  As most moms know, planning for your kid’s big move to college can be an emotional and stressful time for both parent and child, especially preparing your finances to pay for tuition, college housing, books and food. Even if your child may be years away from … [Read more...] about Preparing Yourself and Your Child for the Big Move to College

3 Mistakes Adults Make Parenting Teenagers

February 21, 2015 by Rob Youngblood

I spent a couple of hours with a group of high school students last week (during one of my career day talks) and one of the things that often comes up in those youth speeches are mistakes that we adults make with teens. So, I thought that I would share a few with you - the three blunders, according to the teens themselves, that we most often make when dealing with them. … [Read more...] about 3 Mistakes Adults Make Parenting Teenagers

Gift Ideas For Teen Girls That They Actually Want

December 12, 2014 by Scarlet

teen gift ideas- makeup

My niece is a very fashion forward teen. She is always sporting the latest trends, playing with new makeup looks, and showing off a variety of fashion styles. Naturally, I get my teen gift ideas largely from her! But what actually inspired me to write this post featuring cool, trendy gift ideas for teen girls was a visit to Yahoo Style. I was looking at an article on Taylor … [Read more...] about Gift Ideas For Teen Girls That They Actually Want

How to Encourage Perseverance

October 5, 2014 by Scarlet

perseverance for kids

Ahh, the dreaded teenager years.  Parenting can sure be a thankless job as your teens test their limits but it is an important job and one that they need you to do more than ever as they begin to face the challenges of becoming an adult.  That is why I am so excited to share an excerpt on how to encourage perseverance in teens from Rebecca Deurlein's new book called, … [Read more...] about How to Encourage Perseverance

Parenting Teens- Navigating the College Process

August 30, 2014 by Scarlet

parenting teens and tips for navigating the college process

I am so honored to have the parenting expert and author of the recently released, A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens: Talking to Your Kids About Sexting,Drinking, Drugs, and Other Things That Freak You Out, Joani Geltman, MSW, agree to share a section of her new book with us.  She is all about helping 21st century parents survive the teenage years with sage advice for … [Read more...] about Parenting Teens- Navigating the College Process

Useful Tips for College Students- Advice For University Life

June 19, 2014 by Elizabeth Dooley

Tips for College Students

Going off to college can be an exciting and scary experience. I have learned many things that I wish I had known as a freshman in college. Here are a few tips for college students, whether you are going to the local college or moving to a different state. Everything written is my personal opinion as a current college senior. 7 Tips For College Students- Things You Need To … [Read more...] about Useful Tips for College Students- Advice For University Life

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