Tag: college

Dropping Off My College Student

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It's August now, back to school time. I was going to write something like "Tips for Dropping Off Your College Freshman." Turns out, I’m...

12 Must Have Items for Dorm Rooms

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I have one kid who is almost done with college, and another who is about to start, so it’s time for the fun activity...

The Abrupt End of Freshman Year Due to COVID-19

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Last year, right around this time, I posted a photo on Facebook and wrote, "That's the last spring break for us." My daughter Rachel...

Reconciling the Loss of Friendships As An Adult

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“Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.” You may remember that song from your childhood. I know...

The Quieter Injustice of the College Admissions Scandal

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“So we’ll do that, and I also need to tell when she gets tested, to be as, to be stupid, not to be...

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Helping...

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“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is one of the most common questions we ask our children. When they’re...

What is this FAFSA thing, and do I have to do...

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I have a rising high school senior (that's what you call them when it's summer time and they're not in school, you see), and...

Working with Herky? Parenting Resources for University Employees

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My office has a running joke that we could operate a full daycare center. At current count, we collectively have nearly 20 children–the majority...

Five Things to Look For When Choosing a College

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My oldest daughter is a high school junior, and she’s started the journey of looking for a college. It’s hard to believe that my...

College Savings: Which Plan is Best for Your Family?

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Two words: College Savings. College can seem like a lifetime away, but it will be here before we know it. The U.S. Department of Education...