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Spring Break: Leavin’ on a Jet Plane, Mom and Dad!

Spring break is often a student’s first opportunity to travel without supervision from a parent, teacher or coach. How liberating and exciting this can be! That said, it can also be stressful for parents, especially given stories in the media about the dangers of...

High School / College

Confessions of a Procrastinator: Secrets and Lies We Tell Ourselves

Countless students spend tons of time constructing elaborate schedules, making “to do” lists, and recording assignments in planners.  While all of these practices are a necessary part of meeting semester goals, these good habits don’t always lead to success. Why? ...

High School / College

10 Habits of Mind for Success In College and Life

Each fall, millions of students arrive at colleges to begin their first-year transition. Although some will find this transition to be seamless, the majority will encounter some academic, social, emotional, or intellectual challenges that they will need to resolve....

College

College Orientation: The First Transition Hurdle

Given the rise of college education, more and more parents expect colleges to help them and their young adults navigate through the triumphs and pitfalls of the high school to college transition. The good news is, colleges have responded to your needs by offering...