Standardized testing is often an alphabet soup — ELA, FSA, EOC, you name it. But the most infamous standardized tests are the SAT and ACT college entrance exams. However, there is a new test that is establishing itself as a… read more
Teens
Free College Tours with ACPS!
If it’s time for your child to start thinking about college, you’re in luck. The Alachua County Public Schools College Tour Initiative will allow your child to explore eight of the top colleges and universities in Florida for free! If… read more
How to Avoid Gamer’s Neck
We’ve all heard that infamous phrase from our parents or grandparents: “Sit up straight!” or “Don’t slouch!” As annoying as it may have been, they were simply making sure we practiced good posture, something that benefits people both physically and… read more
How To Maintain a Happy Home With an Empty Nest
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
How to Successfully Move Your Kid to College
I know, you were so focused on senior year; buried under college choices, admissions, graduation announcements, photos, senior trips, and prom. Planning for college likely wasn’t at the top of your list. Now, you’re staring down the fact that your… read more
DIY Your Own Graduation Pictures!
Graduation is upon us and what an amazing accomplishment to capture! 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
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? We’ve compiled a list of things you need to know as they approach their 18th birthday so you, and them,… read more
What Do You Do If Your Teen Has Senioritis?
Time sure does fly! Now that the holidays are over, it is hard to believe that in a few short months high school graduations will be here. Soon parents will be watching their child walk down the aisle at graduation… read more
Hazing in High School: It Can Happen
As parents, we typically associate the term hazing with college campuses and binge drinking. How many times in the course of your parenting journey have you said, “It won’t happen to my kids”? But it might. Today, hazing is not only limited to colleges and, sadly, it… read more
When Your Teen is the Passenger
When Marlo Walpole’s 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
