Last week, a mom told me she’d crossed three schools off her daughter’s college list. Why? Because another parent at a lacrosse game said those
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The second semester of junior year has a way of hitting differently. The holidays are over, routines are back, and suddenly it’s clear: this isn’t
The week between Christmas and New Year’s always feels like standing in a doorway. The rush slows. The noise softens. And there’s finally enough space
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Former high school counselor, mom of two boys, and your guide from freshman year through the finish line. I help parents figure out what matters now, what can wait, and what to do next.
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