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Five Colossal Mistakes to Avoid When Dorm Shopping

May 13, 2021 Rachel

If you are on this site, it is somewhat likely that you are, like me, a planner. You love checklists,…

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The Best-Kept Secret for New College Parents

May 10, 2021 Rachel Leave a comment

If you’re here at SummerBeforeCollege, I know you’re all about being on top of things as you help your freshman…

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Posted in: Summer Before College Filed under: new college parents; college parent tips
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Overcoming Summer Before College “Last Time” Anxiety

May 5, 2021 Rachel Leave a comment

One phenomenon that you may experience during your child’s “last summer at home” is the dreaded “this is the last…

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How to Blow Past Post-Graduation Letdown

May 4, 2021 Rachel Leave a comment

Well, graduation is over. It is not unusual to feel mixed emotions. For one thing, the build-up has been for…

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Alert! What to Do Immediately After High School Graduation

May 1, 2021 Rachel Leave a comment

Congratulations! Your kid just graduated high school and is heading to college this fall. What now?

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Posted in: Summer Before College Filed under: college parents
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When You Care More About Packing For College Than Your Kid

July 12, 2020 Rachel Leave a comment

If you are the mother of a college freshman (or father, but in my experience, moms do the lion’s share…

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Best Survival Advice for Sending Your Kid to College

May 17, 2019 Rachel Leave a comment

How can this little toddler be off at college already? My baby girl, all grown up in her senior picture!…

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Posted in: Summer Before College Filed under: college freshmen. advice for college parents, college packing list, college tips

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