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March 2008 - Posts

• 4 Ways to Help Keep Your College Kids Safe Over Spring Break

  March 11, 2008 01:14 PM

  Have “The Talk.” Let your kids know that you don’t have anything against them enjoying themselves, but that you want them to be smart about it. Be upfront: Tell them what you’re afraid of, whether it’s date-rape drugs in their drinks or, two months from Read More... Filed under: advice for students, summer vacation, summer break, advice for parents, fun, college tips, entertainment, vacation, spring break

• 6 Steps to Helping Your Kids Deal With College Rejections

  March 11, 2008 11:32 AM

  Deal with it yourself first. You may have had your own hopes pegged on your children getting into a particular school, whether it was for the academic prestige of an Ivy or the pride of your alma mater. Before you can console your kids, you’ll need to Read More... Filed under: advice for students, information for students, advice for parents, parents of high school students, college tips, communication, early admissions program, early action, early decision, college rejection letters