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5 “Adulting” Skills Your Student Needs Before College

“I know I should go talk to him,” a student said a few weeks ago when she asked my advice about emailing a professor because she was having difficulty in his class. “But I am so tired of ‘adulting’ this week. I have had to be an adult...

College

Your College Freshman (Most Likely, Very Probably) Is Okay: What Parents Need to Know

At my institution, fall break is over and mid-term grades have been submitted. My students should have a good idea if they are doing okay or not. That is why I asked them in their latest journal to tell me what is going on, more specifically, how have they changed in...

High School

Money Matters: Starting the Conversation about Costs of College with Your Student

Relationship experts say that most couples argue–and break up–over money issues. Talking about money as it relates to attending college, I can tell you from personal experience, can also make your kids want to walk out the door. Or at least storm up to...

College

Quick Tips for Top Grades on Exams

Few things strike fear in the hearts of students more than “And don’t forget that you have a final exam.” Well, maybe “Sorry, but there is no wifi,” may be a scarier statement for most students, but we faculty know that students look upon...

College

Stop the March Madness: Helping Your Student Find a Tutor and Finish Strong!

March is usually the time when students start staring out the window, either thinking about what they could be doing in the warmer weather or they are making plans for the upcoming break. In short, other things more pleasurable seem to capture students’...

College

Failure Is Not the Opposite of Success

Here I am waiting on the mail for my high school student’s report card. Because the school he attends puts the responsibility on him to keep up with his grades (no parent portal to check these things), I truly have no idea what the mail carrier will bring. Is it...