by Alicia Wanek Your child is off to college. Are they ready? Are you? Remember when it seemed your kids would never grow up? Those endless days we all had when they were little and you didn’t think you could handle one more meltdown, spill, dirty diaper or request for…
By Colin Smith / Contributor What do we need to have on hand to act on our adult child’s behalf? (i.e. emergency at college or while traveling in the summer) Once a child becomes 18 years of age, he or she is legally an adult. Parents can no longer make…
By Kerrie McLoughlin Your family has survived the testing, the essays, the applications and the waiting game. Now it’s time to teach your college-bound child some important skills before they head out of the house and explore the world on their own. Here are some basic things to consider sharing,…
By Alicia Wanek When it comes to getting kids off to college, the parents and students are usually thinking about very different ways to prepare. Your students are likely thinking about decorating their dorm rooms, getting a good schedule, sorority or fraternity rush, and finding the best places to eat…
by Colin Smith | Contributor Q) What do we need to do before our kids leave for college? A) If a student is 18, have the student sign a simple estate plan. Parents should have copies of these documents, and the attorney should ensure that these documents are effective…
by Karyn Brodsky FRESHMAN • Create a high school plan. Familiarize yourself with which high school courses are required by colleges and be sure to enroll in the applicable courses starting this year. Know the levels of courses offered by your school. • Take challenging classes. •…
Planning tips and timelines that drive the process by Karyn Brodsky When it comes to planning for college, many would agree with the Plano Senior High School website* description, “the college admissions process can be a monstrous task without careful planning and attention.” However, there are many…
At My Possibilities, differently abled students chart their course in society by Karyn Brodsky It is said that you’re never too old to learn. That holds especially true for those with special needs. But what happens when these students age out of high school programs and there’s nothing more…
“The line between being a college student and a mother is continually blurred and the dust seldom settles. But when it does, I shake the dust and defy the stereotypes to become a thriving single-parent by using the challenges as a mother to fuel my educational journey. Regardless of the…