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Gary Sprague

Gary Sprague is a freelance writer who lives in Maine with his wife and two sons. You can find him online at Twitter, Facebook and his blog, GarySpragueBooks.

Recent Articles by Gary

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News

How I Dealt With a Reported School Shooting at My Son’s School

Learning Differences

My Autistic Son Is a Junior and Finally Thriving In High School

Our son is a freshman, again

College Freshman Year

Our Son is a Freshman for the Second Time

What Happened After My Son Dropped Out of College

Drop Out College

What Happened After My Son Dropped Out of College

When students drop out of college they have to decide on a new plan

Drop Out College

When Your Freshman Drops Out. How to Think About Plan B

Dad writes about why his freshman son withdrew from college.

Drop Out College

Our Son Withdrew From College, And It’s The Best Choice

When your college freshman is on academic probation

College Academics

Academic Probation: What Should My Son Do Now?

Christmas traditions with kids in college

Family Holidays/Special Occasions

Christmas Can Be Difficult With a Child at College

Why parents dread getting a middle-of-the-night phone call from college kids.

College Parents

When Your College Kid Calls at 2AM

What to do with a teen's empty bedroom after they leave for college?

Empty Nest

The Real Problem With My Son’s Empty Bedroom

A parent thinks about his college son in his empty room

Empty Nest

In My Son’s Empty Room: How Did it Go By So Fast?

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High School Graduation

Graduation and the Heart-Rending Optimism of Youth

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