College Planning Interview on iHeart Radio!

          Yep, that happened! Listen to my recent interview with the incomparable Loraine Ballard Morrill on iHeart Radio about college planning and the new changes in the financial aid process.   Thank you and enjoy! P.S. Make sure you subscribe to the blog on the top, right-hand side of this site AND follow me on FB (make sure you click the “like” drop down menu and turn on the notifications to stay abreast […]

The Realities of Getting Your Fake Adult Off to College for that First Year

The graduation and the trunk parties are almost OVER!  Now what?  It’s time to get this guy off to school. They are salivating at the bit on their newfound “freedom” and just feeling themselves. They are 18 and think they’re grown.  They think they’re hot stuff.  They can vote for president, stay out late, challenge curfew and all sorts of stuff. They are fake adults, reaping the benefits of adulthood but on your dime and anxiety. But […]

High School Graduation: Begin with the End in Mind

  This past week, millions experienced one of my favorite times of the year: Graduation.  It is the culmination of a child’s high school experience rising to a colossal defining moment. The building is a buzz and there is an eclectic energy that cannot be replicated or duplicated. Seniors are in their best attire with half-zipped robes, getting the cap and tassel just right as they rush to the gathering area. Families are beaming with pride packed in the lobby […]