This has been an emotionally charged 2016 election process. Most of us are ready for all of it to be over—from the talking heads, to the vicious mud-slinging, to the hate speak on social media. But within every negative experience, there are always teaching moments for our children. At some point, your student will […]
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What Lessons Can Your Teen Learn from the 2016 Election?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 | Comments Off on What Lessons Can Your Teen Learn from the 2016 Election?
Social Media is Your Resume
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, November 7th, 2016 | Comments Off on Social Media is Your Resume
HubSpot recently published their 2016 Social Media Conduct eBook based on a recent studies on social media conduct. The study focused on employers and their use of social media. This applies to college applicants as well, hoping to be admitted to a college or university based on their resume. The bad news for some, […]
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Mom-Approved Tips: Dressing Up for a College
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, October 27th, 2014 | Comments Off on Mom-Approved Tips: Dressing Up for a College
When my kids were little, Halloween was for them. They dressed up in costumes and went trick or treating door to door. My how times have changed. It’s become a family event. Parties are planned, events are scheduled for the kids, and parents get involved in the festivities. Dressing up is part of the […]
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Scholarship Friday: Use Social Media to Your Advantage
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, August 29th, 2014 | 1 Comment
You have buried your head in the sand if you don’t know the impact that social media has on your reputation. Just watch the news, and celebrities put their feet in their mouths daily on Twitter. The whole world is monitoring what they say. But who is watching what your teen says? Just about […]
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Mom-Approved Tips: Teaching Your Kids to Respect Themselves Online
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, August 11th, 2014 | 1 Comment
Today, teaching your teens to respect themselves online is just as important as any other life lesson and when college is on the horizon, it is more essential than ever. Gone are the simple nuggets of advice which our parents put so much weight on; now it takes a steadfast determination to somehow get […]
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Using Twitter Chats for College Prep
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, March 20th, 2014 | 3 Comments
Sign up for my FREE parent tips email and get my FREE Ebook on college financing! Or subscribe to my blog on the left and get email updates. Twitter chats offer a goldmine of information for parents. Any question you need answered or advice you need to hear related to college prep and higher education can be answered in a […]
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Wednesday’s Parent–Social Media: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 | 1 Comment
Sign up for my FREE parent tips email and get my FREE Ebook on college financing! Or subscribe to my blog on the left and get email updates. Wednesday’s child may be full of woe but Wednesday’s Parent can substitute action for anxiety. Each Wednesday Wendy and I will provide parent tips to get and keep your student on the college track. It’s never […]
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