Dear Moms: Why Pressure is Both a Good and Bad Thing
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Dear Moms: Why Pressure is Both a Good and Bad Thing

July 2, 2019 Dear Moms, Being the oldest sibling has pressures in itself. Having to be a role-model while still maintaining that “cool” status to your brothers and sisters is a hard task, believe me. Additionally, being the “smartest” sibling tacks onto that list. Because I was a first-grade prodigy—I untangled headphones in class for…

Dear Moms: Why Volunteering Over the Summer Can be More Beneficial Than You Think
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Dear Moms: Why Volunteering Over the Summer Can be More Beneficial Than You Think

July 25, 2019 The summer before my freshman year of high school, my mom basically forced me to “recommended” that I volunteer over the summer as a way to appeal to colleges and fill my summer with activities. Because of my love of animals, I decided to volunteer at my local pet adoption center in…

Dear Moms: Navigating the First Few Weeks with a Freshman in High School
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Dear Moms: Navigating the First Few Weeks with a Freshman in High School

September 3, 2019 As I write this, I am in the first week of my senior year in high school. Having accumulated first-hand knowledge of the ups and downs of freshman year, I understand how hard it can be for tweens to get adjusted to a new, big, and scary school. As your child hesitates…