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When Your Teen Is Struggling to Start the College Application Essay: A 4-Step Action Plan
It’s your new nightly routine: your teen sits down to write their college application essay, stares at the blinking cursor, and waits for inspiration. You try not staring at your teen, but good luck with that. Frustrated sighs ensue. The screen remains blank. In the distance, you hear the admissions deadline creeping closer. If this…
A Message from Parents to Teens: “You’re an extraordinary human being.”
“You’re an extraordinary human being.” These words were spoken to me by a peer recently. Throughout the day those words continued to chime in my ear. They were not just a casual compliment but a profound acknowledgment of my heart. At that moment, I felt a validation that surpassed any material gain. It made me…
Why College Essays are Just Like Real Life
Eight years ago, when my son was born, I made the decision to quit my job as a college counselor in order to dedicate myself to writing full time.
Are App Rewards Sending Kids the Wrong Message About Life?
I wont lie – my family spends a lot of time on the tablet. Since weve cut cable, which I blogged about in this article, the tablet has become our primary mechanism of screen time.
Two Key Messages for a Good Start to 2015
I usually write about parenting because I spend a lot of time doing it. With six crazy kids, parenting is a full-time job. But, like most busy moms there are other things going on in my life and I try to keep positive in those areas as well. My perspective is the only thing I…