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Why “Networking” May Not Be What You Think It Is – And How to Help Your Student Do It Well

It feels forced, awkward, and a little transactional. Something you do when you need something, not something you build over time. That framing is problematic. Because what hiring managers understand,…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDSeptember 16, 2026

Career Prep Parenting

Will Your Major Exist in the AI Era?

The anxiety is real, and it surfaces in the quiet moment after the acceptance letter arrives: Will this major even matter by the time I graduate? It’s a fair question,…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDSeptember 3, 2026

Parenting

A Parent’s Go-To Bag for College Move-In Day

In addition to carefully mapping out the trip, knowing you’ve put together a thoughtfully curated "parent go-to bag" to soothe and nurture yourself during what can be an emotionally and…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.August 4, 2026

Parenting

Don’t Forget the Pets: Five Four-Legged Considerations Before Your Child Leaves for College

Whether it’s the much-loved dog that faithfully waited by the front door after school or the precious cat that curled up next to your child for comfort through the years,…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.July 21, 2026

Career Prep Parenting Senior Student

Before They Ask for a Job, Teach Them to Ask for Advice

For many high school and college students, that season is right now. Students sometimes assume they need a polished resume, a perfect LinkedIn profile, or a formal internship posting before…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDJuly 1, 2026

Career Prep Parenting

Why “Networking” May Not Be What You Think It Is – And How to Help Your Student Do It Well

It feels forced, awkward, and a little transactional. Something you do when you need something, not something you build over time. That framing is problematic. Because what hiring managers understand,…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDJune 21, 2026

Parenting

Supporting Younger Siblings When an Older Child Leaves

The period leading up to college isn’t just a time of transition for the student who’s leaving and for their parents. It’s often the first time that younger siblings begin…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.June 21, 2026

Strengthen Your Student’s Growth Mindset

Career Prep Parenting Student Life

The Summer Before They Leave: Five Conversations to Have

One day, you're excitedly dropping your child off at preschool for a few hours, and the next, you're on the hunt, with a heavy heart, for extra-long twin bed sheets…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 17, 2026

Parenting

Exhaling as Your Collegebound Teen Takes Flight

From campus tours and application season to financial aid forms and the long wait for admissions decisions, to the painstaking task of deciding which school to attend and how to…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 4, 2026

Parenting Senior Student

15 Items to Take Care of Before Your Student Leaves for College

What to do before your freshman leaves home for college: A Way to Transfer Money: You may or may not need to give your student funds during the semester, but…

ScholarShare 529May 4, 2026

Parenting Senior Student

Have the Trade-off Talk with Your College-Bound Senior

And very real decisions – with very real trade‑offs – need to be made. This is where parents sometimes freeze. Understandably, no one wants to crush a child’s dream with…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.April 9, 2026

Parenting

Setting Realistic Expectations For Dropping Off Your Student at College

Here are some ways to prepare as you get ready to move your student into their new community! 1. Take Your Time. Many universities will assign students a day and…

Megan FisherApril 1, 2026

Parenting

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