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Sleigh College Stress: Merry and Meaningful Winter Break Conversations

While these conversations can feel pressure-packed, the holiday break offers parents a golden opportunity to connect with their students about their college journey—if approached carefully and creatively. This season, let’s sleigh…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDDecember 16, 2024

Parenting

From Waitress to Host: Lessons in Overcoming Obstacles

As both a first-gen student from a low-income family who had minimal support in my college planning process, and as a mom who recently helped see my son through his…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.December 15, 2024

Parenting

Home for a Break: Supporting Your Student

It’s time to start thinking about how you can support your student during a break from classes while also communicating expectations for their time at home. Typically, your student can…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.November 12, 2024

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Parenting

Outthink the Machines: Why Students Should Look Beyond AI and Build Timeless Skills for the Future

AI is a robust and growing field; many students are naturally drawn to it. But here’s the twist: while AI offers incredible opportunities, stepping back and thinking beyond the trend…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDOctober 8, 2024

Affording College Junior Student Parenting

5 Reasons to Talk With Your Kid About College Financing Now

As a parent of a high school student, however, there’s no time like the present to have a candid conversation about college costs and the resources you have available to…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.September 24, 2024

College Admissions Parenting

Navigating Parents & Family Weekend: Tips for a Meaningful Experience

Parents & Family Weekend can also be an opportunity to take an up-close look at the investment you just made, bring some fall or winter clothing that may soon be…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.September 19, 2024

Academic Success Parenting Senior Student

7 Tips for Parents of First-Generation Students from a Student Success Coach

Rather there are myriad ways students can make the most of undergraduate study based on their majors, living situations, strengths, prior experiences, use of resources, and campus involvement. Each of…

Jennifer Tharp, Ph.D.August 16, 2024

Parenting Senior Student

Send-off Letters for Our College-Bound Freshmen

As parents, writing a heartfelt send-off letter is one way to share feelings, reflections, and hopes that haven’t yet been fully or clearly expressed. It’s also an opportunity to impart…

ScholarShare 529August 6, 2024

Parenting Senior Student

Essential Money Conversations Before College Drop Off Day

Before college drop-off day, make sure you’ve had an open and honest conversation about the following topics if you haven’t already. 1. The overall cost of college There’s no sense…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.July 8, 2024

Parenting

Change is Inevitable

I have served in higher education for almost 20 years in various settings, from a small private school to a large state school. Through my diverse experiences in student affairs,…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.July 2, 2024

Parenting Videos

Three Tips For College Move-In Day

Three college move-in day tips for parents with teens in their senior year of high school from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there – done…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.June 1, 2024

Parenting

Celebrating Graduates with Overlooked Achievements

For students who have struggled along the way in one way or another, or whose plans are less certain or headline-worthy, it’s possible to feel overshadowed by this season of…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 15, 2024

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