Loosening The Reins Before College
We have just one short year left before my oldest heads off to college. That means it’s time to start pulling back on some rules and letting her figure it out.
We have just one short year left before my oldest heads off to college. That means it’s time to start pulling back on some rules and letting her figure it out.
Those generic “what to buy for your college freshman” lists are missing some key items for our kids coping with ADHD. I’ve got some additions for that list.
Was the first college dorm drop-off the stuff of legends? Actually, it felt remarkably normal, even as everything is changing, now.
You thought your kid getting into college was the end of the decision-making, but now you have a whole new set of decisions to make! Like, college dining plans.
Did your college student’s first foray into the bookstore cause palpitations? Take heart! While there are lots of options, that means lots of savings, too.
Who knew that helping my pack rat kid dig out her room before college would actually make me laugh?
Preparing your kid for college is more than shopping and packing and pep talks; they also need to know that if things are rough, it will still be okay.
Teaching older kids how to make pancakes from scratch is easier than you think. Here’s our tutorial especially for kids; another recipe that kids should know how to cook before they leave home.
Homemade tomato sauce is a great recipe to teach your kids before they leave home – here’s how!
There’s the official packing list, and then there’s what should go to college with your kid because they’ll thank you for it once they’re there.
A tutorial for how to roast vegetables, one of the recipes kids should know how to cook before leaving home!
How to make grilled cheese, a meal kids should know how to make before leaving home. Here’s our recipe and special tips for kids.
How do you put together a first aid kit for your college kid? With a little time and thought, and they’ll thank you later.
Tutorial for kids for how to make salad as well as an easy and delicious homemade salad dressing!
Beyond the sheets and towels and desk lamps, there’s one must-have tool you can give to your college freshman before they leave: resilience.
The college search season is upon us. Here are some secrets from a former associate dean of admissions on how to keep your household happy during this time.
The first post in a series on recipes should know before they leave home. First recipe up – omelets!
Recipe for how to make spaghetti and meatballs, a great meal all kids should know how to make before leaving home!
A macaroni salad will come in super handy, for home and for sharing at potluck parties. Kids should know how to make this dish before leaving home.
Knowing how to sauté chicken breasts is one of the most helpful kitchen skills you can have. If you know how to cook a chicken breast, there are all kinds of meals you can make. It’s definitely a meal kids should know how to cook before leaving home.