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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas to Send College Students

Valentine’s Day is a special time to show your loved ones how much you care, and that …

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23 Heartwarming Care Package Ideas for Homesick College Students – Show Your Love and Support from Afar!

As a parent, sending your child off to college can be a mix of emotions: pride, excitement, …

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Preparing for Exams: What Advice Should I Give My College Student?

Any exam can be stressful, but midterm exams can be especially difficult for first-time college students. When parents send their students off to college, they want them to be prepared, and they do everything they can to make sure they have the tools they need to succeed.

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5 reasons not to skip the campus bookstore

While many students, and parents, head directly to the computer when it’s time to buy the next …

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What can I do to adjust to my empty nest?

College is an adjustment for students, but the change also takes a toll on parents. Many parents …

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5 things parents need to know about college graduation

While getting your student to graduate may be more pressing than plans for graduation weekend itself, it’s actually a good time to start thinking ahead. Take a moment to prepare yourself for the grand event

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Consider other options for the year after high school

By Robin Noble My cousin’s son is a bright and successful adult who hated school. With effort he …

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Set the stage for a successful second semester

College students need a refresh sometimes as well, and the start of the second semester can provide that opportunity.

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Home (or not) for the holidays

Still, even as early as freshman year, many students make plans for long weekends and spring break that don’t involve coming home. January term internships and summer jobs lure them to other locales. When time at home is a rare commodity, look for ways to make the most of it.

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Your student can outsmart sophomore slump

By Diane Schwemm Depending on who you talk to, “sophomore slump” is either “ubiquitous” and “unavoidable” or a …

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