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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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Any smart decision starts with leaving emotion out of it, especially when finances are involved.
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I want to focus on the one thing parents do have control over in the admissions process: ourselves.
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For many families, successful parenting means helping a child get into a great college. But experts worry that pressure is taking away from helping young adults grow into independent and interdependent members of a community. Before you send them off into the world, your child might need a crash course on life skills.
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He didn't make it in, and this parent isn't surprised. But what can be done now?
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May 1 is the day that many colleges require accepted students to declare whether they will attend the school. Even with colleges offering generous financial aid, many families will have to take out student loans, a decision that could result in decades of monthly debt payments.
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Nearly two-thirds of minority teens ages 14 to 18 said getting a four-year college degree is worth the cost, compared to 55 percent of their White peers, according to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll.
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Advice for my daughter: Do talk to your professors outside of class. Do notice the way the sky changes color. Don’t get too drunk.
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Stone Foltz, 20, is the second person in as many weeks to die after alleged fraternity "hazing".
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“The Price You Pay for College,” by Ron Lieber, is a comprehensive guide to navigating an often treacherous process.
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These tips from experts will help you discuss the coronavirus with your kids so they’re more likely to listen.
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With college admissions significantly altered this year, pay attention to what your child wants and needs.
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Ways to combat the accompanying stress as parents send their children to college campuses.
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A bittersweet family tradition has become an exercise in risk assessment, logistics and trying to understand ever-changing rules.
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The class of 2021 is missing spring grades, ACT and SAT scores and the chance to take campus tours. Here’s expert advice on what to do.
The college search process, challenging even under normal circumstances, looks more daunting than ever to today’s high school juniors, thanks to Covid-19. There's more to plan and think about now. More being done at home as far as testing, and the issue of not visiting schools and really feeling the vibe of the college makes it harder. Also, between costs, proximity to home, online v on campus, I'm guessing kids will apply to more schools and broaden the search, including schools they may not normally have looked at. It's a whole new world for parents, teens, and colleges to wade through.
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Support your child's application journey by learning about the UCAS process, financial aid and support, and how to prepare your child for life as a student.
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And what that has meant for America’s middle-class families
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Here are seven tips to help parents finance university degrees without sacrificing their retirements or taking on major debt.
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How do we know our children are prepared for college, and what can we do to ensure they are? Here are 7 things kids can do before they go.
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Parents are contacting lecturers to query their adult children's grades and one mother even threatened legal action after her child missed out on a tutorial.
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Too many families are focusing on college “prep,” molding the student to fit a school.
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The College Board came up with a surprising conclusion about keys to success for college and life.
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Thirty percent of freshmen won’t return for their sophomore year, and the wheels can start to fall off as early as Thanksgiving. What can parents do?