Academic burnout is a surprisingly common problem, especially among high school seniors. Juggling schoolwork, college applications, scholarships, extracurricular activities, graduation preparations, and everything else is daunting. Managing burnout is crucial for maintaining academic success, as it ensures students can handle their responsibilities effectively. At times, it may even be too much to bear. Luckily, avoiding…
After 18 years, it’s finally happened: your child is going to college. While this is an exciting time, it can also be an anxious one, especially for parents of young adults who suddenly have an empty nest. Conflicting feelings during moments like these are common. You might find yourself reminiscing about milestones like your child’s…
The road to college starts now! There are many things your student can do during their high school freshman and sophomore years to make sure they are ready for college and school years beyond. Since colleges look at your student’s accomplishments from ALL four years of high school, you don’t want your child to wait until their…
Before your high schooler goes to college, it’s crucial that they have particular life skills that will help them thrive. However, some of these core competencies, including important life skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and managing finances, are accidentally neglected, especially if they are activities that school students’ parents normally manage. Without certain life…
It isn’t uncommon for new technologies to be controversial. However, few have stirred up divisiveness quite like artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the world of education. Emerging tech like ChatGPT is viewed as both a boon and a hindrance, especially when it comes to tasks like essay writing. As a result, debates around artificial intelligence…
Choosing holiday gifts for students isn’t always easy. Parents, other family members, and friends might struggle to find the perfect option. Similarly, if students want to give their teacher a present to celebrate the holidays, figuring out what to give is often harder than you’d expect. Fortunately, there are plenty of solid options, including many…
Recently, greater attention has been paid to teens and anxiety. While the occasional moment of anxiety is normal during adolescence, the rate that teens are experiencing disruptive, troubling symptoms for long periods is on the rise. College costs can affect students’ stress and anxiety. Scholarships can lower those college costs. If you want to learn…
Seeing your student head off to college is exciting but also a bit scary. A college education doesn’t just mark a major milestone in a student’s life; it’s a significant investment in their future and a transition for parents, too. That’s why tips for parents of new college students are so important. Do you want…
Most parents want to set money aside in their student’s college fund, but that doesn’t mean all of them can get started right away. Instead, many households have other financial priorities initially, causing parents to get a late start saving for college for their student. Fortunately, even if your student is in high school, it’s…
Finding the best gifts for high school students can feel a bit challenging. Not all adults understand what will interest the teenagers in their lives, leaving them at a bit of a loss. Plus, if your student is a high school senior, you may want to focus on gifts that will also be enjoyable when…
