Advice Column
Cool Mom, Out of Control Kids: How to Regain Authority Without Losing Your Connection
Q: We have that house where all the kids like to hang out. That’s just how I like it. I’m the “cool mom,” and, truth be told, it’s a bit of an ego boost for me. That said, sometimes these kids are a bit much. They help themselves to food in the kitchen and leave…
Making the Most of Your Second-Choice School
Q: When applying to colleges, my top dream school was always Tufts; I could envision myself being there, and I began to fall in love with it even more every day. However, I got rejected last weekend, and I am going to attend my second choice, Lehigh. Although this was my second choice, I didn’t…
A Clean Break Before College?
Q: I’m a senior at Northwest and have been in a relationship for two years. My boyfriend and I are both headed to college in the fall; I’m going to UCLA, and he’s going to Florida State. We’ll be so far from each other that we’re not sure if we should continue the relationship. I…
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