Now that your son or daughter may be home from college, you may wonder what your child is going to do all summer, besides enjoy their “down time.” Summer tutoring jobs can be the ideal way to stay productive and earn extra cash to pay for next year’s pizza and books whether your child is staying on […]
Though our kids like to think they should have the luxury of shutting off their brains during the summer, parents know that is a huge mistake. And while some kids can keep their skills sharp enough by playing some math-related computer games and tackling a reading list, there are many students who need an extra level of […]
Finals Week is here in many states and undoubtedly your teen has been studying like a mad person. Often, they are so caught up in the studying itself that they neglect to think of something very basic: what they need to bring to the final exam. It’s like spending six months planning a tropical vacation […]
Congratulations! Your teen has snagged an interview for a summer job. The Brookings Institution reported that this is the toughest job market for teens since WWII with only 26% of teens employed in 2011 down from 45% in 2000. So it’s more important than ever to really shine in the interview. Here are 10 interview […]
Got a teen with time on their hands this summer? Why not use volunteering as a way to engage them in something productive and constructive and extremely meaningful. Many students take advantage of the summertime to fulfill community service hours, build their college resumes, or learn more about certain professions. And while it’s important to […]
Have you seen this awesome Buzzfeed article that’s going around? I laughed out loud when I saw it because it’s a spot-on depiction of how parents feel at the beginning of the year versus the end. It’s true—kids aren’t the only ones anxious for summer break to begin. Because even if your summer doesn’t involve free time […]
