Everyone knows what a honeymoon is, of course. And most people have heard of the babymoon, a getaway for soon-to-be parents, offering that last chance to relax (and have loud sex) for the upcoming 18 years. Then, after two decades … Continue reading
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NON-STEM MOM GETS A PERFECT SCORE ON THE SCIENCE ACT The Neurotic Parent archivists have uncovered found this post buried in ‘DRAFTS.’ It’s about how a writer/soccer mom who hadn’t taken a science course in almost four decades scored a … Continue reading
Here’s an eye-opening report from the field. HYM, one of my online pals, has spent two days smacking her head in disbelief as parents asked the most insane helicopter-ish questions ever at orientation for her son’s university. Here are some … Continue reading
https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-worse-than-waiting-to-hear-from-colleges-getting-interrogated-about-it-1488987872?emailToken=JRrzfv1zY3qfhtU1bMwj1FQ0dewXDPWSSxbLLHnMf1fFtWDUp+3k26Jwh9a+uyahX0F%2FotsD62oySjDKxWVnQNOQnbE6kFG4dmNHqZ7NzQCHf03Rm1OWOOsA8%2FCJrnk4vvYLRVI%3D Check out the Neurotic Parent’s sage advice in today’s Wall Street Journal. Don’t ask high school seniors where they’re going to college. Instead ask if they’re going to Coachella. … Continue reading
Your scholar is all set for the big move-in day – XL linens, memory foam mattress topper, shower caddy and Northface jacket, all ready to go. But does he or she know how to fill out a check? (you need … Continue reading