The Fresh 15: Journal Writing to Keep Connected to G-D
When going to college, The Fresh 15 is a journal young adults can use to keep their connection to G-d.
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Summer 2020 Reading List for Kids
Reading is an important habit to build. In this blog article you will find a list of Summer of 2020 books kids and adults will love.
Parenting the college freshman is like being a coach
It’s that time of year again when parents of students heading to their freshman year are packing trunks and getting ready to face their first year of college. I escorted both my daughters to their chosen schools. One went to the University of California at Riverside, and five years later the younger one attended the…
Teaching teens study skills
With school back in session after summer break, many students are thinking about improving their grades with college as a goal. How can parents teach study skills to ensure their children’s success? We all learn through experience, and developing strong study skills is part of that process. Here are a few ideas that may work. First,…
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Orange County Children’s Book Festival
Remember the good old days when you could walk into Crown Books, Borders, or Barnes & Noble and browse the tombs for your favorite author or curl up in a corner to check out a fun read? With most bookstores closed, where can a mom purchase books for children and teens besides logging onto Amazon?…
High School and College Students Save Lives with the American Red Cross
All of us can make a difference. It just takes a little effort, focus, and the willingness to help others. High school and college students looking for scholarship money or just a gift card can bolster their resumes and save lives, too. The American Red Cross has a special program, Leaders Save Lives. Here’s what…
How high school students can get into the college of their dreams
Many high school students focus just on their GPAs believing high academic classroom performance and perfect SAT scores will open doors to their college dream school. Perhaps this was the best path to take a generation ago, but 21st Century colleges and universities want more. According to Elizabeth Dankoski, founder and CEO of The Dream…
5 ideas to make high school transcripts attractive to colleges
The 2016-17 school year starts today for the Los Angeles Unified School District and in many other school districts around the USA. High school students interested in going to college must make sure their transcripts reflect grades that will get them into a good college. When college admissions officers decide whom to accept for their…