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5 More Things To Know When Your Child Turns 18

5 More Things To Know When Your Child Turns 18

5 Things To Know When Your Child Turns 18 There are several things to know once your child turns 18, and I address the most important things in another post. However, it's been a while since I wrote that post -it is all still applicable and important -but here are 5...

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Complete Guide to College Planning

Complete Guide to College Planning

College Preparation is a long process. Where should you even begin? Here are all of our college preparation posts together in one place for your convenience. This Complete Guide to College Planning will take you step by step through what you need to get from high school to the first d

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Parent’s Guide to Middle School

Parent’s Guide to Middle School

The posts in Parent’s Guide to Middle School are all helpful information towards success during the middle school years, as well as starting to think ahead to what your student’s future might look like.

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Parent’s Guide to Senior Year of High School

Parent’s Guide to Senior Year of High School

The senior year of high school is a doozy! Mel and Laura have been through it 6 times, so we know. This Parent’s Guide to Senior Year of High School is a collection of all of our posts about the high school senior year and college and career preparation. This post will give you a one-stop spot for all of your senior year information.

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Understanding HIPAA and FERPA

Understanding HIPAA and FERPA

As our children turn 18 and go off to college or careers, we hear horror stories about HIPAA and FERPA on the internet and from other parents. Understanding HIPAA and FERPA laws is one of the keys to successfully navigating life with an adult child.

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Setting Boundaries With  Teens

Setting Boundaries With Teens

Why is setting boundaries with teens so important? It takes a lot of strength to say “no” in the face of major teen drama if you use that BAD word.

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After Prom Breakfast Ideas

After Prom Breakfast Ideas

After Prom Breakfast Ideas: Keep the prom fun going with an after prom breakfast. Host a waffle bar for the prom goers. Ideas for hosting an after prom party.

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