In today’s educational landscape there are many different options through which one can attend school. Understanding these options can be a daunting task for a parent as their differences can be slight and vocabulary unfamiliar.
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I tire myself out completely on the first two days of the school week and do not give myself enough time to take care of myself. This causes me to not want to get out of bed the rest of the school days afterwards. So, we created TACO Tuesdays to combat this.
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As a mom, trying to keep everything running like a well-oiled machine, this is a never-ending, daunting mostly thankless job!! Who’s got time to focus on healthy snacks, preventing illness and what’s sleep???
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Life is full of serendipity. Just talk to any successful person, and you’ll hear stories of it from virtually every one of them. Many of the students who were denied admission to Hard-To-Get-Into-University found their experiences at their eventual choice could not have been matched by HTGIU. They found lives, they found friends, they found dreams, and yes, they even found jobs after completing degrees at their own schools.
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One thing students should do early is inform themselves on the campus resources available to them while on tour and during orientation. They should get familiar with the mental and academic counseling options their college provides - many offer both right on campus.
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It can be difficult to think and talk about sexual assault when your son or daughter is going off to college, but it’s important that you are both aware of the prevalent and frequent nature of sexual assault on college campuses across the country.
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Mentorship is an important attribute to the overall success of a student. When we acknowledge the unique interests of a student, we are capable of guiding them towards the space where they best thrive.
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Each year presents a new challenge and gives us the opportunity to try things differently. With the new school year approaching, it’s time to start thinking about what you want to achieve this year, and how you’re going to achieve it
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Students should start early, and talk to their high school counselors about appropriate volunteer opportunities to start building their hours. I have created a list of things students and parents should know and do when it comes to applying for colleges.
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The State University System (SUS) here is so unique compared to the rest of the country that families need to have a better understanding of how it all works. It took me years of working and studying to make sense of it but, unfortunately, many of the policies keep changing on a regular basis so it’s a challenge to keep up. Here are what I believe to be the next five most important aspects of staying in Florida for college:
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For seniors applying to college this fall, this seems a timely place to briefly review how things work, and offer friendly bits of advice.
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I am here to tell you that YES college admissions counselors are reading your essay questions! As a former admissions counselor I have read way too many essays to count… and they were good, bad and ugly. Here are my tips to succeed in your college essay.
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If you are a parent of a young child, like with all savings, the sooner you start the better. One of the ways to accomplish this is with a 529 Savings Account.
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Mindfulness teaches kids and young adults to be aware of their environment, their own thoughts and their feelings. It cultivates self-confidence, compassion and empowerment. When parents and children habitually practice mindfulness, the family builds a foundation of support and trust.
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As a parent of two teens myself, I understand the difficulties we have with time for ourselves and feeling like we just aren’t a taxi-service. One way to think about reconnecting with your teen, your spouse, or even yourself is to think about volunteering.
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There comes a time, a turning point, when you realize enough is enough. You are tired of shrinking your dreams. You are tired of playing it safe and small. You realize it is time you are in the power seat of your life and it is time to THRIVE.
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School is out which means fun summer days are ahead! With all the excitement of summer it is important to have a wellness plan in mind. For many summer days mean unstructured days, which can often lead to prolonged hours on technology.
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With summer approaching, many of the daily demands on teenagers will begin to fall away. This means more time to pursue other interests and/or obligations they might not have time for during the school year. For many students, one of these obligations is collecting community service hours.
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It may have taken some hard work convincing my students to attend a camp, job shadow or take a class over the summer, but all of them were thankful they did in the end. Why do I ask them to trade in their sleep for 'work'? The simple answer is DISCOVERY.
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A great resource about an International Exchange program. Hear why families say, “The day they leave is the hardest, but the experience enriched our lives like we never expected and will never forget.”
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