Here are 5 honest reasons I'll hire your graduate after college. (BluIz60/Shutterstock) It’s that magic time of year when internships are granted and job offers are finalized. The recent college admissions scandal highlights the unnatural focus in today’s America on getting into the right schools to get the right jobs. And, getting the right job continues to be highly competitive as not all corporations or organizations hire recent college-grads. In order to give your child an edge, here ... View the Post
Here’s Why I Will Hire Your College Graduate: 5 Honest Reasons
What Happens When Your College Graduate Doesn’t Have A Job?
Our son was so close to his dream job but it didn't happen. And it put us all in limbo. (KieferPix/Shutterstock) Our son’s college graduation was a proud and happy occasion for my husband and me, as we celebrated his earning of a 4-year degree from our alma mater. He worked hard for that degree, scratching and clawing his way through several setbacks and learning some valuable lessons along the way. The future was looking pretty bright. He had just been through three rounds of interviews and ... View the Post
Raising A Teenager Is Like Being A Passenger on A Wild Ride
When you become a mom, your life starts going by in a blur. The days are long and busy caring for your young children. You have meals to prepare and laundry to do and diapers to change and baseball games and dance recitals, floors to mop, dishes to wash and school functions. You are so busy loving and caring and raising these young kids that you don’t realize how quickly the years are flying by. And one day you look up and instead of a baby or a toddler or a little kid . . . you see a big kid ... View the Post
How to Throw a Group Graduation Party: Save Money, Time and Stress
Throwing a group graduation party saves time, money and your sanity. It’s that time of the year when many parents of high school seniors are debating the pros and cons of throwing their child a graduation party. For some, it’s a family tradition and a given that you host such a bash to celebrate this happy milestone. For others, the idea of hosting such a party can strike some fear. Not only about the costs, but about all those little details that can eat up a bunch of your time and create ... View the Post
For The Average Young Athlete, Sports Isn’t A Free Ride To College
The vast majority of athletes who make it onto any college roster have trained and struggled for years to earn a spot. (mTaira/Shutterstock) In the aftermath of the college admissions scandal, there is something we need to get straight. One of the scams perpetrated by Rick Singer, the consultant at the center of the scandal was to bribe Division 1 coaches to “recruit” students with fake athletic profiles. As the mother of three teenagers, the false packaging of kids as student athletes ... View the Post
To Help My Son Prepare For College, I Learned To Let Him Take The Lead
With just one month to go before my son left for college, I wanted to help him get ready to go. I assumed I stood in good stead because I’d already been through it twice. With just one month to shop, organize, and pack for college, I was feeling the burn in my stomach every time I passed Bed, Bath & Beyond. My two older sons, without ever looking up from their phones, shared their collective wisdom: “Don’t let her buy the jumbo pack of highlighters. You’ll be lucky if you use ... View the Post