Moms in Perimenopause: A Survival Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed
July 3, 2025
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It’s 2 am. Again. Not because I’m writing a book or coming home from a fun girls’ night. I’m awake because I’m having a hot
🎓 Summer Before Senior Year: What Rising 12th Grade Families Really Need to Focus On
June 30, 2025
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You made it. Senior year is just around the corner—and whether you’re feeling excited, overwhelmed, or a mix of both, you’re not alone. As a
What Rising 11th Graders (and Their Parents) Should Focus on This Summer
June 29, 2025
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A grounded plan for the year where everything feels like it counts Junior year. The “big one.” If you’ve heard the whispers (or full-blown panic)
What Rising 10th Graders (and Their Parents) Should Focus on This Summer
June 29, 2025
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Freshman year is in the rearview mirror. And while the pressure of college applications may not feel urgent yet, the sophomore year has a quiet
Summer Before High School: What Rising 9th Graders (and Their Parents) Should Focus On
June 27, 2025
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A Parent-approved roadmap The summer before 9th grade is a mix of excitement, nerves, and that strange feeling that childhood is slipping away. As a
🎀 Dorm Room Dreams: What I’d Pack If I Were a Girl Mom
June 23, 2025
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I’m not a girl mom. There will be no boho gallery wall. No blush and beige bedding set. No matching towel wraps or mini pink
Bittersweet Goodbyes and Brave New Beginnings
June 14, 2025
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A week ago yesterday was Seaforth High School’s graduation. It’s a day I’ve looked forward to and yet dreaded all at once. It always gets
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High school counselor and self-proclaimed “helicopter mom” to two eye-rolling teenage boys. With over a decade of experience herding cats (ahem, working with students).
My mission? To transform the college admissions process from a stress-inducing nightmare into a family bonding adventure.
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