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From Parent to Coach: Support Without Smothering 

There’s a strange silence that follows the college drop-off. One moment you’re figuring out financial aid and twin XL sheets, the next you’re in a quiet kitchen wondering if they’re…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDJuly 23, 2025

Strengthen Your Student’s Growth Mindset

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.June 24, 2025

Parenting Senior Student

LGBTQ+ Students Preparing for College: 4 Things You Should Know

According to the Postsecondary National Policy Institute, students who identify as LGBTQ+ comprise an estimated 10% of the college population—that’s more than 2.5 million students. More and more parents and…

ScholarShare 529June 23, 2025

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 21, 2025

Academic Success

Avoiding the Expense of Academic Delays

10 tips to help keep your child on track during their educational journey: Identify existing credits. When applying to college or entering the first semester, determine whether credits previously earned…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 4, 2025

Parenting

5 Reasons to Make a Bucket List with Your Pre-College Teen

Here are five ways a pre-college bucket list can help the two of you savor this unique season and connect, reflect, and create memories that will last long after college…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 12, 2025

Parenting Videos

When Your Freshman Calls Freaked Out

How to respond when your kid calls with first-year jitters from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there–done that. 4145265-0227

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 1, 2025

Parenting Videos

How Much To Share About Your College Decisions

Wisdom about what and when to share info about your college decisions from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there–done that. 4145265-0227

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.December 28, 2024

Parenting Videos

Parent Selfcare

Three self-care 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 that. 4145265-0227

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.December 4, 2024

Parenting

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 1, 2024

College Admissions Junior Student

Navigating the College Search: Build Your “College Compass”

For many families, the college search is stressful by nature. But what makes it even more challenging is that most begin the process without first understanding their student—the key player…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDSeptember 18, 2024

Parenting

Discussing Your Child’s First Semester of College Together

Your child’s first months of college may have been challenging, stellar, or somewhere in between. Whether it’s your first child to wrap up an initial phase of college or your…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.December 5, 2023

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