Parenting a college-bound teen is a challenge. How much should you push? How much should you help? Where do you draw the line? How involved should you be? How do you help your student fulfill his college dreams? Here are 10 tips for parents that should answer your questions: 10 Tips for Parents of […]
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10 Tips for Parents of the College Bound
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 | 1 Comment
Filtering Out the Voices of Other Parents
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, October 26th, 2015 | 1 Comment
If you have a high school senior or junior you know the college pressure. Unfortunately, it’s not always with your student. Parents feel extreme pressure and they often feel alone with the feelings of inadequacy and dread. This is the time in your child’s life when the rubber hits the road. The last 11 […]
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Prepping Your Student for the Emotions of College
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 | Comments Off on Prepping Your Student for the Emotions of College
Much has been written about preparing for college: college visits, essays, financial aid, college applications, and all the college-related tasks. But preparing your teen for college is so much more than the admissions tasks. You give your child a helping hand when riding a bike. Why would you not prepare your student for the emotions of college? […]
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For the New College Parent: Your First Night Without Them
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 | Comments Off on For the New College Parent: Your First Night Without Them
I’ve been reading all the posts from parents of new college freshmen. I expected the emotions, tears and general feelings of loss a new college parent might feel. But I never expected the panic, paranoia, and frantic behavior that many have exhibited. No judging here; just an observation. I get it. I’ve been there. […]
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Tips for Dads of the College-Bound
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, August 24th, 2015 | 3 Comments
With all the advice for moms, one of my Twitter followers (@PeachtreeCP) chimed in: “What about tips for dads?” I had to respond, “I’m not a dad, so I can’t speak for them.” But, it occurred to me that I did know some dads, one in particular, my brother. Both his children went to college. His daughter […]
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A Day in the Life of a College Mom
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, August 19th, 2015 | Comments Off on A Day in the Life of a College Mom
It’s happening. The dreaded day has arrived and you have dropped off your student at college. The tears have flowed, and you made the long drive home in turmoil. But it didn’t end there, you got home and you walked by her room. The floodgates opened again. I recently had a conversation with my […]
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Saying Goodbye to Your College Bound Teen
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, August 10th, 2015 | Comments Off on Saying Goodbye to Your College Bound Teen
Letting go. It’s never easy. You and your student have worked hard to get to this day. The last year, especially, has been filled with excitement, stress, and anticipation of what the future would bring. The day is now here and you wonder why you ever encouraged her to go away to college. She […]
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By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, July 28th, 2015 | Comments Off on 10 Snippets of Advice About College I Wish I Had Given My Daughter
When my daughter left for college she had just barely turned 18. Not only was she young, but she was attending a college over 2000 miles away from home. I was afraid for her; very afraid. She was entering a world of the unknown: she had no friends, had never spent time away from […]
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The Summer Before Middle School (10 Tips for Moms)
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 | Comments Off on The Summer Before Middle School (10 Tips for Moms)
Entering middle school is a huge transition for students. They go from one classroom to multiple classrooms, lockers, multiple teachers, and more homework. The summer before your student begins middle school is the perfect time to begin preparation for the future. Although it might seem premature to start thinking about college, it’s never too […]
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The Summer Before Junior Year of High School (10 Tips for Moms)
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, July 13th, 2015 | Comments Off on The Summer Before Junior Year of High School (10 Tips for Moms)
Your student’s junior year will begin in the fall. It’s time for you and your teen to sit down and evaluate goals to make sure you are on-track for the college application process. As you go back through all the grades, papers, awards and accomplishments you will be able to see your teen’s progress […]
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