On any given day the phone rings and based on the ringtone, I know it’s Girl, calling from college. When at all possible, I drop everything I'm doing and answer the phone with a happy, sing-song “Hellooooo!” After hellos and how are yous, the phone call flows with tiny inklings into each other’s day. To … Continue reading Phone Calls From My College Student are More Than Just Phone Calls
You’ve survived that dreaded trip (or ten) to Bed, Bath and Beyond. You’ve stocked her with enough cough and cold medicine to cure a preschool. You’ve gotten all the financial aid papers out of the way. And now it’s time. It’s time to take your first born to college. College drop off is emotional, exciting, … Continue reading A Guide to Surviving Your Firstborn’s College Drop-off Day
Today is a big day for many high school seniors across the country. The deadline to commit to most colleges is today, May 1st. My daughter's high school unofficially hosts 'college t-shirt day' where students attending college wear tees from the school of their choice. It's a big day for them as their high school … Continue reading Never say these 3 things when parents share where their child is going to college
