
Are expensive summer camps worth it?
Ever since we started our Summer Opportunities web page years…

Should Your High School Student Have a Part-Time Job?
At The Core Founder and CEO, Beth Probst, recently had the honor…

Parenting Teens: Friends, Motivation, and Independence
We knew our families have specific parenting questions, so this…

Public vs Private High School: Things to Consider
We’re going to just start off by saying this blog will NOT…

We parents need support, too!
We work so hard to help you help your kids. But all of us parents…

Tips to Help Your Student Survive Their Summer Job
Do you remember your first summer job? Your first boss? Most…

What Happens When Your Child Turns 18?
Suddenly, they are adults (ok, legally, they are adults). As…

What is it we really want for our children?
What is it we really want for our children? When you let yourself…

Choosing a career: My daughter wants to be a ballerina. My son wants to be a soccer player.
You can flip this title to “My son wants to be a ballerina/…

Career Planning and Self Assessment in the Middle Grades: Laying the Groundwork
We spend a lot of time listening to parents of middle and high…