8 Crafts & Snacks to make during Hanukkah
Hanukkah Crafts and Snacks Hannukah, Hanukkah, Hanukka, Channukah… however you want to spell it doesn’t matter, because you will still get to try out some of these awesome crafts and snacks to enjoy during the festival of lights! We have 5 fun crafts and snacks for...
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Thirty percent of freshmen won’t return for their sophomore year
William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, are the authors of “The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives and report in their New York Times article that “thirty percent of freshmen won’t return for their sophomore year, and the wheels can start to fall off as early as Thanksgiving.” They suggest that what your college student needs most is practice running his or her own life — and college is a risky place to do that for the first time.”
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How To Ensure Your College Student Eats Well
Every parent wants the best for their kid, and eating well is a huge part of that. Eating the right foods will help your college student be more healthy, have more energy, and spend less. This will help them do better on their tests, save more money, and feel happier...
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FAFSA Tips – Cashing In On College Aid
For parents of high school seniors or college students, Thanksgiving is a good time to complete the FAFSA. This free online government form unlocks a world of financial aid alternatives for your college student and family.
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5 Thanksgiving Crafts & Snacks This Holiday Season
While the kids are home from college and the whole family is getting together for the holidays, this is the perfect time for some fun Thanksgiving themed crafts and snacks. Check out some of these fun ideas for your Thanksgiving family time. Candy Corn Turkey...
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Humor: Mid-Term & Thanksgiving Comic
The fourth comic in the College Parents of America Humor series is online–just in time for Thanksgiving!
This comic, a collaboration between College Parents of America and Hector Curriel, discusses a common bit of news that parents are thankful for this time of year.
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10 Games For College Families This Holiday Season
The holidays are for celebrating with friends and family. College students are home from school, most professions allow for time off to spend with family, and unless you live in a tropical climate, most people enjoy staying inside to bundle up and stay warm. Family...
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2018 College Admissions: Finding True North as a College Parent
We define True North in the college admissions process as something that enables your student to stay focused. CollegeParents.org contains many resources on college admissions. All of the tips and insights often get lost, however, and sometimes it just helps to have a simple list of how families can play an important role in the college admissions process.
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Five Practical Financial Tips for College Students
College can be one of the best times of your life, albeit stressful and difficult at times, but a valuable point in one’s personal life and growth. College can also be one of the most expensive. As we have written before, the average 2016 college grad left college with $37,172 in student debt. Here are five practical financial tips for college students.
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FAFSA Tips – Do it Early & Honestly
FAFSA can equal money for college parents. However it is best if you file early and take care to answer honestly. Those are always topics we aim to discuss in a clear and transparent way for college parents.
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