What Most Families Get Wrong About College Planning
Pro tips to keep you from scrambling and making the same mistakes we’ve seen others make.
I have deep compassion for parents. Truly....
How College Admissions Actually Evaluate Students (Beyond Grades)
For years, I believed what most parents believe—because it’s what we were taught.
Get good grades.Take the hardest classes you can.Score well on t...
A Parent’s Guide: How to Support Your Teen Without Taking Over
11 principles for college prep support without power struggles
I love riding my bike.
For years, I had a simple one. It did exactly what I need...
Helping Your Teen Reset and Refocus for the New Year
If you’ve ever looked at your teenager and thought, “They seem stressed, tired, and unsure where to start,” you’re not alone. The truth is, high scho...
He Knows What We’re Going Through: A Christmas Reminder for Parents
If you’re a parent, you know December can feel like a race — decorating, shopping, school concerts, wrapping, baking, planning. The days fly, and bef...
Gratitude: How a Simple Habit Can Change Your Brain and Your Life
Five Benefits of Practicing Gratitude for Students
I’ll be honest—when I was fighting cancer, the last thing I wanted to do was laugh. Doctors and...
Gratitude: 5 Ways Parents Can Reset
Parenting is hard work—there’s no way around it. Time evaporates while you’re juggling meals, sports practices, appointments, and the endless cycle o...
Stop Sabotaging Your College Application: 6 Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Confession time: I love helping students craft college applications. Weird hobby? Maybe. But to me, an application is like a storybook—a student’...
FAFSA Changes: What to Know for 2025 and 2026
Keeping up with FAFSA changes can be a challenge. Along with this update, familiarize yourself with the major FAFSA revisions put in place for 2024 t...
What Students Wish Their Parents Knew
A List of 12 Concerns Students Wish Parents Understood
Parents, your student often has a mix of excitement, anxiety, and curiosity when selecting...
