College Readiness Blog for Parents

This Father’s Day, think beyond the silk tie. Find out what kids all over the country are doing with their dads this Father’s Day.

Parents, think your teen is on track for college? Let us know which college readiness skills concern you most.

No parent wants to see their child bring home bad report cards, and no child wants to bring those report cards home! Just in case it does happen, student blogger Molly Ramassini offers her tips for handling bad report cards.

Letting your children learn from their own mistakes is a big part of encouraging them to grow and learn in middle school, high school and college. Student blogger Brendan Chan, now a college senior, offers his advice on how to find a balance between supporting your child’s needs and constantly checking in on them.

College essays are a key element of the college admissions process, especially at ivy league schools. But many parents consider paying a third party to write their child’s college essay. Is it fair?

This dinner table activity can help parents connect with their kids. Have some family fun over a family dinner this week.

What is school? Read one father’s response and share your own stories about your child’s first day of school.

A fresh new school year is beginning. That means all new challenges for your tween or teen to face.

Plan on paying for your child’s college education with your retirement fund?

Managing a budget is a foreign concept to many teens. Start talking money matters with your teen and share our tools to create and manage a budget.