What can you do to help your child get into their chosen college? This is a good question, and one that we think parents should be asking more regularly. Of course, your child has to do the majority of the work as it’s their college place, and they are the one who has to work for it. But, this does not mean that there are not things that you can do as a parent to make it easier for them. That’s what we’re going to be focusing on today, so keep reading if you are interested in learning more about this.
Continue reading Helping Your Student Get Into College10 Tips to Help Your Teen Get Ready for Back to School
As the summer draws to a close and the new school year approaches, parents and teens alike may feel a mix of excitement and anxiety as they prepare for back to school. The transition from vacation mode to school mode can be challenging, but with some thoughtful preparation, it can also be smooth and successful.
Here are some tips for parents to help their teens get ready for back to school.
Continue reading 10 Tips to Help Your Teen Get Ready for Back to SchoolEverything Changes When Your Child Turns 18
The transition from childhood to adulthood happens at the stroke of midnight on your child’s 18th birthday. They may not know how to boil water and they still bowl with bumpers, but in the eyes of the government, they are a full-fledged grown-up with all of the rights, privileges, responsibilities, and consequences for their actions that you have. Everything changes when your child turns 18.
Yikes!
Fortunately, there is a solution to help you and your child navigate this transition.
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Continue reading Everything Changes When Your Child Turns 18Don’t Miss this Back to School Bundle
It’s that time of year again–back to school is quickly approaching. Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering how you will ever schedule, organize and take care of all the tasks that loom ahead during the next school year?
Next Phase Parenting has got you covered with their Back to School Bundle. It’s a bundle of 19 products worth over $500 with a 90% discount: Just $57!
Continue reading Don’t Miss this Back to School BundleBack to School Bundle Sale
Ah Back to School….
It’s a million degrees outside and the aisles at the store are crowded and bare of the exact supplies your student needs to start the year.
You want to set you and your student up for the best possible school year, but are finding overwhelm at every turn. They are sold out of the twin XL dorm sheets your daughter had her heart set on. Your son wants to visit every college on the west coast and the east coast and all the ones in the middle as well. You found out you were supposed to keep your “Band Mom” t-shirt from last year, but you painted your fence in it and now….
Or maybe you are taking your baby to college and are wishing with all your might you could wear that ratty “Band Mom” t-shirt in the concession stand just one more time.
Feeling your frenzy (because we’ve all been there), I jumped at the chance to contribute my Parenting for College Crash Course eBook to help you set your student up for college to the BACK TO SCHOOL BUNDLE.
Continue reading Back to School Bundle SaleWhen Your Child Heads to College
Sending your child off to college is a milestone filled with pride and excitement, but it can also be a time of significant emotional upheaval for parents. The transition from having your child at home to seeing them move away to pursue higher education can be challenging.
Here are some common struggles parents face during this period and tips on how to navigate them.
Continue reading When Your Child Heads to CollegeCollege Move-In Day: A Parent’s Guide
College move-in day is a significant milestone for both parents and students. It marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, but it can also be a source of stress and anxiety. With proper planning and preparation, however, you can make this transition as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you and your student get ready for the big day.
Continue reading College Move-In Day: A Parent’s GuidePracticing a Career Mindset Before Graduating
Universities exist to educate, not to teach students the finer principles of the labor market. As such, many young people look for ways to get into a career mindset before they graduate. This frame of mind helps to make the transition into adulthood pleasanter.
But what’s required? That’s the topic of this post. We look at some of the ways students can put their career caps on, even if they’re only in the first year of college.
So, what can they do? Let’s take a look at their options.
Continue reading Practicing a Career Mindset Before GraduatingTop 10 Questions Parents Ask About Paying for College
Navigating the financial aspects of sending a child to college can be daunting for many parents. From scholarships and loans to budgeting and saving, there are numerous considerations. Here, we address the top 10 questions parents commonly ask about paying for college, along with comprehensive answers.
Continue reading Top 10 Questions Parents Ask About Paying for CollegeHow to Respond if Your Student Wants to Change Colleges
If you have a high school student thinking about college, be prepared to hear these words after their first few weeks, “I don’t like it here. I want to change colleges”. As your heart sinks and a hundred things go through your head, remember that I told you it would happen; and if you read this article it might help you handle those words without your heart and brain exploding into a million pieces.
Continue reading How to Respond if Your Student Wants to Change Colleges