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It is universally accepted that visiting a college before accepting an offer to attend can influence a student’s success. The…
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March 8 On March 8, 2019, countries worldwide will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). The first IWD was organized by…
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I recall the day when I first held my baby, two arms carefully cradling her 7-pound 10-ounce body. I also…
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Teen drug abuse – most notably of alcohol and opioids – has declined considerably over the past decade. But this…
The ACT remains, as it has since 2010, the more popular of the two standardized college entrance exams. The recently…
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Often considered a rite of passage, a teen’s first summer job is not only a way to earn money, but…
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As tough as it was for me to finish all 13 episodes of the controversial Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,”…
My 12-year-old daughter came from school and announced that she was the ONLY one staying home for spring break this…
A few short years ago, you and your daughter had an unbreakable bond. You hung out in your jammies watching…