
Episode 4: Three Things I Regret with My Oldest
When my oldest left for college, I thought I was ready. I’d spent years helping other families through this process — I knew the forms,

When my oldest left for college, I thought I was ready. I’d spent years helping other families through this process — I knew the forms,

There’s a special tone only teenagers can pull off — that half-sigh, half-eye-roll combo that says, “Why are you like this?” It usually shows up

Every week, I hear the same questions from parents — in hallways, emails, and grocery-store aisles. And they always start with, “Okay, I know this

Most high school students get about ten minutes with their counselor to talk about their entire future. Ten minutes to figure out classes, careers, and
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