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A DAY FOR HELICOPTERING

Posted on November 8, 2016 by JD

Come mothers and fathers throughout the land…even those of you who usually take pride in letting your kids fend for themselves. Here at the Neurotic Parent, we trust that all of you will make your voices heard in this historic … Continue reading →

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Waitlist Donor Bank

Posted on April 10, 2016 by JD

A senior in VA lies awake, agonizing over her decision between Bowdoin and Vanderbilt. A lucky young man in CA vacillates between Brown and Columbia. And twins in CT think about a coin toss for their decision between Tulane and … Continue reading →

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Who Not to Talk to Until April 1st

Posted on January 17, 2016 by JD

Once college applications are completed, high school seniors enter a lull period, an interminable limbo, worsened by the pressure to keep their grades up.This time can be even more terrible for parents, who need to remain cheery even though they … Continue reading →

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9 Holiday Gifts to Get Your Kids, Instead of Paying Tuition

Posted on December 8, 2015 by JD

In the spirit of the holiday, how about getting your kids something more special than yet another pair of ear buds? Instead of plunking down $240,000 on a college degree that will probably lead to a position as a Cleanse … Continue reading →

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How to Secure Inconvenient, Overpriced Holiday Flights for Your College Student

Posted on November 28, 2015 by JD

Helicopter parents are so last decade. The have now been replaced by snowplow parents, who roll in and smooth everything over for their children. Like calling the professor to complain about an A- (a true story – it happened at BU). … Continue reading →

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