What Parents Can Do for Their Kids the Summer Before Senior Year
Managing the process of your child’s college prep can feel overwhelming. Beat that feeling by maximizing the summer before application season.
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This Mom Revamps Approach to Helping Her Second Kid with College
With 11 years to reflect, she’s doing the college process differently this time around.
8 Things Parents Wish They Knew Before They Moved Their Kid to College
Real parents who've been through the freshman move share what they wish they knew before the big day.
What Parents Need to Do for a Smooth Freshman Move-in Day
A well-conceived game plan will be invaluable for making move-in day go smoothly for both you and your kid.
10 Graduation Gifts Perfect for College Bound Kids
Honor your grad’s accomplishments with a gift that’ll be useful throughout their freshman year.
How to Help Your Child Pick a College Without Being Pushy
To help your kid make the right college choice without nudging too hard, check out these expert tips.
What to Do When Your Child Is Ambivalent About College
Is something suddenly off with your kid’s attitude toward school? Experts advise on what should parents do when their kid isn’t excited about college.
How Parents Can Turn a College Tour Trip Into an Actual Vacation
Parents and travel agents offer their best advice for how to get the most fun and relaxation, and even a vacation, out of college visits.
The Debate: Should Parents Post About Their Kid’s College Acceptances on Social Media?
To brag, or not to brag, that is the question. And parents have a lot of opinions on the subject.
How to Deal with Empty Nest Syndrome
For the first time in about 18 years, your home will be kid-free, and you probably have mixed feelings about that.
Teaching Your Kid to Speak Up at College
Consider this your cheat sheet for teaching your teen to navigate their newfound freedom and use a support network.