In the fall of 2019, approximately 9.9 million students attended colleges and universities, and 70% of them chose a school within a 2-hour drive of their home. Coincidence? I think not! While some parents rejoice in their new freedom, some… read more
Teens
Hazing in High School: It Can Happen
As parents, we typically associateย the term hazing with collegeย campuses and binge drinking. Howย many times in the course of yourย parenting journey have you said,ย โIt wonโt happen to my kidsโ? Butย it might. Today, hazing is not onlyย limited to colleges and, sadly, it… read more
When Your Teen is the Passenger
When Marlo Walpoleโs son began driving, she had some ground rules for him. Among them were no cell phone use, no driving to a location she did not approve, and he needed to tell her when he left and when… read more
When Your Baby Becomes a Legal Adult: What You Need to Know
In what feels like an overnight transition, our babies go from diapers to adulthood. How does it happen so fast? Weโve compiled a list of things you need to know as they approach their 18th birthday so you, and them,… read more
DIY Your Own Graduation Pictures!
Graduation is upon us and what an amazing accomplishment to capture!ย If you don't have access to a photographer to get graduation photo's made, we have some tips for DIY graduation pictures that will let your graduate shine! Lighting: To… read more
Getting Your Teen Involved in Volunteering
Giving back to the community is a valuable skill to teach kids. Volunteerism is so important that some high schools require a minimum number of hours to graduate. In addition, colleges and scholarship programs consider a studentโs volunteer hours in… read more
Understanding the NCAA Recruitment Process
If you are the parent of a high school student-athlete, you may be wondering what your child needs to do to play at the collegiate level.ย Timing is important. While some athletes are recruited as early as middle school for… read more
Teen Cha-Ching: Help Your Child Learn About Investing!
Money talks and teens are listening! The stock market,ย investing, trading, shares โ these are all terms floating aroundย the minds of todayโs teens. While these things all might seemย a little confusing to even the most educated parents, there areย many apps and… read more
Skipping School: A Day of Fun or Something More Serious?
Teen life is tough. School is โboringโ and teens gripe about the daily school grind. While they may rather stay in bed all day, Florida law requires regular school attendance. Some kids play hooky a few times while others are… read more
15 Essentials for Dorm or Apartment Life
Preparing for your child to head off to college can not only be heartbreaking but, as many parents before you know, it can also break the bank! The list of must haves seems to grow daily as you prepare them… read more