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…
private high school

Public vs Private High School: Things to Consider

We’re going to just start off by saying this blog will NOT…
parents need support

We parents need support, too!

We work so hard to help you help your kids. But all of us parents…
survive their summer job

Tips to Help Your Student Survive Their Summer Job

Do you remember your first summer job? Your first boss? Most…
when your child turns 18

What Happens When Your Child Turns 18?

Suddenly, they are adults (ok, legally, they are adults). As…
want for our children

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

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

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…