Grown & Flown

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Dear Kids, Okay, for starters and the record: this promise is a re-gift. This is an example of doing unto others what was done unto you. Specifically, your wonderful grandparents, did this to your dad and me. Im trying to repay them forward, not take some jab and get back at them. Theyve made the holidays easy for our family; the best way I know to thank them is to commit to following their lead.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Around 20 to 50 percent of students start college as undecided. On top of that, about 75 percent of students end up changing their major at least once before they graduate. Exploring the best majors for undecided students can be a smart way to start narrowing down your options while keeping your future flexible. So, if youre feeling a little unsure about your path, thats completely normal.

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Admissions Mom

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Yay you! You all made it through the early rounds, including the UC apps for those who applied to those schools. So, so, so many high fives to all of you!!! And many of you have even gotten some awesome acceptance letters so far — more high fives! So what now? Here are a few reminders to get you through the next few weeks: Hold onto Your Hearts: As you hear back from early applications over the next few weeks, do some emotional planning.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The study habits that worked for you in high school might not cut it for collegebut dont worry, you can build on them to create a more disciplined and effective routine. In college, youll have more freedom, but that also means more responsibility. For first-time college students, striking the right balance between independence and accountability can be tricky.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 7, 2024

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Grown & Flown

DECEMBER 7, 2024

When my kids entered their tweens, I felt the holiday joy swirling down the drain. After spending most of the year in their rooms, I hoped the decorating, baking, and Christmas movie marathons would bring them downstairs, and theyd bask in the spirit with me. They did not. Holidays with my teens is even better than when they were little. (Shutterstock Dasha Petrenko) There were a few years when I tried to do everything in my power to bribe them into doing some of our old traditions they used to

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