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Your Student Is Back at College—But the Stress You Saw at Thanksgiving Isn't Going Anywhere Dec 01, 2025

Deer in Headlights Monday on Campus! 

Here’s what last week revealed—and how to help your student turn things around before spring semester.

Thanksgiving break is over, and for many parents, it was the wake-up call they didn’t expect.

Your student walked in the door looking exhausted, emotionally...

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From Anxiety to Awareness: 4 Must-Know Tips for a Successful Semester Start Aug 25, 2025

Hello Parents,

Cars are unloaded on campuses, classes have started, and college football season is upon us —and behind the excitement of move-in comes something every parent and student will recognize: anxiety.

Whether your student is a first-year, a transfer, or returning for another semester, th...

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Self-Awareness: The Critical Skill Your Student Needs for College Success Aug 18, 2025

As the fall semester approaches, many families are consumed with the logistics of move-in: packing, shopping, and last-minute planning. But while dorm essentials and course schedules are important, there’s a skill far more critical to your student’s success than a perfectly stocked desk drawer:  Sel...

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Your Student’s College Transition: 3 Essential Steps for a Successful Start Aug 11, 2025

Hello Parents,

August is here—and while the summer heat is peaking, so is the anticipation (and, let’s be honest, a touch of anxiety) as you prepare to launch your student into college life.

Between multiple trips to Target, last-minute Amazon orders, and maybe a few sentimental family dinners, yo...

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