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Katie Collins

Katie Collins, a native Mainer who has called New Hampshire home for the past 32 years, has been a contributing writer to Grown and Flown since 2017. A nonprofit development professional by day, Katie also has over 30 years of experience in community and professional theater and in 2013 was awarded the NH Theater Award for Lead Actress in a Drama or Comedy. . When not working, writing or acting, she enjoys road trips and adventures with her wife and visits from her talented daughter, a college admissions counselor.

Recent Articles by Katie

Drop-Off

Dorm Shopping List: THIS is Why it’s Such a Big Deal

The month of college is filled with adjustment for kids and parents

College Parents

How to Survive Your Teen’s First Month at College

Parent/Child Relationship

Nostalgia, Motherhood, Moving On and Closing Doors

Parenting Challenges

Sometimes It’s Really Hard to Connect With the ‘Other’ Moms

News

How Barbie Got Me Through Childhood and Motherhood

car loaded with college things

Adulting

The First College Move-in Is Only the First of Many

Dear EVAN HANSEN

Family Activities

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Is a Show for Parents, Teens to Experience Together

mom and adult daughter

Parenting Challenges

The Hardest Part of Parenting Is Hearing “Mom, Your Work Here Is Done”

Teen Girls

If You’re Struggling With Your Teenage Daughter, I Hear You

College Graduate

College Graduation

Pomp and Circumstance: Why Graduations Are Such Emotional Moments

Katie Collins at Holy Cross

College Parents

I Miss My Daughter and Also Miss Her (Our) College Campus

college women on a road trip

College Senior Year

“Take the Road Trip:” Why Friends in College Matter So Much

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