Parenting

Dr. Thom

Do You Know What it is Like to be a Teenager in 2023?

Even though we work with teenagers all day, it definitely takes some effort to stay in touch (or something approximating it).

Dr. Thom

Understanding Academic Procrastination

What can you do with a teen that habitually procrastinates on their assignments? We're here to help.

Dr. Thom

How to College Fair: Parent Edition

After attending hundreds of college fairs as an admissions representative, it hits differently when you attend one as a parent.

Dr. Thom

Putting Student Health Over The "Good College"

American universities are truly the best in the world, but none of them are worth sacrificing your student’s mental health.

Dr. Thom

Rewriting Your Teen's Stress Scripts

Young people develop “stress scripts” for how to deal with life pressures. Teach them healthy habits early to deal with inevitable stress.

Bridget Williams Golden

Joysticking Parents vs Helicopter Parents: Who Wins?

Who wins in the battle of joysticking parents or helicopter parents? Spoiler: no one.

Dr. Thom

The Going-to-College Movie in Your Head

Students have a movie playing in their heads about what college will be like. Their job is to determine if the film is fantasy sci fi.

Dr. Thom

Moving From Passenger to Driver: an antidote for college search procrastination

Is your teen procrastinating in their college search? A proper mindset is key to take that vital first step to living a proactive life.

Dr. Thom

The Gifts of Eighteen Summers and the Importance of Senior Year

Eighteen summers. That’s how many most of us get with our kids. How we choose to spend that time is way more important than any college.