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The College Anxiety Capital of the World

Posted on October 19, 2010 by JD

Just returned from New York, where college angst has been taken to a higher level.  I heard stories about $800 an hour tutors (hope GC's guy isn't reading this).  I heard stories about legacies donating a building, then still having … Continue reading →

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Which Silly Metaphor are You?

Posted on October 7, 2010 by JD

The Neurotic Parent Institute has completed an important study for moms and dads who have not reached full-on helicoptor status, but still cannot keep themselves from hovering. Recently, in the press we have heard about velcro parents and spider web … Continue reading →

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Most important year of their lives thus far

Posted on September 26, 2010 by JD

Just when I thought I could spend my time worrying about CJ's dorm refrigerator (missing parts – has to be sent back to Target), I went to 11th Grade Back to School Night for GC, my HS junior son, who … Continue reading →

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Urgent Questions from Readers

Posted on September 12, 2010 by JD

September is the optimal time of year for college angst.  Parents of first year students have queries about their kids who are either not communicating at all (boys) or texting/skyping 25+ times a day about the untidy habits of their … Continue reading →

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Reading List

Posted on September 9, 2010 by JD

Great news!  A huge chunk of this blog has been published in a wonderful new anthology, "I'm Going to College, Not You: A Parent's Guide to Surviving the College Search," by Jennifer Delahunty, the Dean of Admissions of Kenyon College.  … Continue reading →

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