It is Valentine's Day soon, so we're going to hear a lot about love -- whether we want to or not! There are many catchy phrases about love: all you need is love; love makes the world go around; love is friendship set to music. In fact, some of the best quotes with the word... Continue Reading →
The Many Benefits of Volunteering
Looking for a fun activity to try with your teen? Have you considered volunteering together? Teens who serve as volunteers benefit in the same ways as adults. They learn skills associated with the volunteer work they choose. Encouraging our teens to reach out and help others is not only a great bonding opportunity for you... Continue Reading →
Opportunities and Aging: The Bright Side
2016 has arrived. And no matter how many "get healthy" resolutions we might make, we can't escape the fact that we will all turn another year older in 2016. Whether or not we publicly admit to having a birthday is another matter...but one thing about birthdays is they come around every year, no matter what... Continue Reading →
The Force of Apprenticeships
"Try not. Do or do not, there is no try." -- Yoda Great advice, Yoda gives. These words were first spoken a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away -- or on a movie screen in 1980, depending on your perspective -- but they can be used in every part of life, including... Continue Reading →
Finding the Time: Tips for Parents of College Applicants
With an eye on college admissions, how can today's students balance the demands of school, volunteer work, extracurricular activities and part-time jobs - and still fit in some occasional downtime? And what can parents do to help their teens manage their time? Educational consultant Brittany Maschal says that while students should be encouraged to explore... Continue Reading →
Gearing Up for the FAFSA – Start with the FAFSA ID
As 2015 starts drawing to close, it’s time to start thinking about what lies ahead in 2016. Our predictions? Well, in a perfect world, January 1, 2016, will be the day every high school senior sits down to file the FAFSA. After all, it’s important to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. Some schools... Continue Reading →
Bring Out Their Best: Encourage a Winning College Application Essay
Helping students with their college application essay can be a balancing act. You want their true voice to shine through, but you also want the essay to sound professional and promising. The biggest role of counselors, parents and teachers is encouragement. Giving students the confidence to express themselves will help them write well and show... Continue Reading →
Career Lessons From the Zombie Apocalypse
Q: Why didn't the zombie go to school? A: He felt rotten. Bad puns aside, zombies are a hot topic in schools right now. And when we say "zombies," we're not talking about students who stayed up all night studying, but the dazed and battered creatures staggering through comics, television shows and blockbuster movies. With... Continue Reading →
Thirteen Proven Tips to Rock Every Test This Fall
Want to help your students tackle their exams with confidence this fall? It helps to give them a plan of attack. You've probably noticed that year after year, many students make the same test-taking mistakes. We've assembled some tips for you to share with your students. These are starting points - feel free to add... Continue Reading →
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