This author has yet to write their bio.Meanwhile lets just say that we are proud Vanessa Hamilton contributed a whooping 59 entries.
We’re going to just start off by saying this blog will NOT tell you whether to choose a public or a private high school. How could we? Each and every school has to be judged on its own merit, and more importantly, each child is so unique so all educational options should be considered fully. […]
We work so hard to help you help your kids. But all of us parents are humans churning with emotions and goals and feelings during our kids’ young adult years. Sometimes I think wine was created by the parent of a teenager. All of this focus on our children can take a toll. Parents need […]
This week’s blog post about student conduct and what to do when things go wrong comes to us from the student attorneys and advocates at Albeit Weiker, LLP. Their expertise helps families through the complicated legal processes while decreasing the stress and anxiety of the situation with a focus on the family’s well-being. Oh no! […]
This guest blog comes to you from the music industry experts at GROOVE U. Dwight Heckelman and his team have crafted an exciting program for students looking to pursue music as a career. We are thrilled to be sharing a new perspective on how to succeed in music. (Be sure to check out their website.) […]
When talking about college, do you know what the giant elephant in the room is? The price. You can’t get around it. Families need to give thought to all options available to their students today—not only from a price consideration but also from a best fit perspective. Community colleges are two-year schools that can provide […]
What happens when you ask college admissions counselors to tell you about the newest majors at their schools? You get an incredible outpouring of exciting ideas and a great reminder of ALL the college choices available to our students. (This list does not include every college which offers these majors. It is just a starting […]
You’ve heard it before. Student loan debt in the United States has soared higher and higher. In 2019, close to 45 million borrowers owe $1.56 trillion in student loan debt in the US. In 2017, the average loan amount was $28,650. With the future financial health of our children on the line, how can we […]
Although most of our At The Core parents are looking for information about college, other post high school paths — like a career or the military — are just as important. No one path is suitable for every child. Sometimes the best choice is a “break” from the path. A gap year is a semester […]
Do you remember your first summer job? Your first boss? Most people do because it’s a pivotal time of your life. But, having a job for the first time can be overwhelming. High school students know what is expected of them at school and with sports and activities. Going to work is a whole new […]
This week we are thrilled to share this guest blog with you, When college kids come home… 3 steps to ease the adjustment, from Amy Ambrozich, founder of Dare to Parent. Dare to Parent helps you through the hard parts of parenting including building your parenting skills, working with blended/step families, and building family foundations […]
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