I still vividly remember the torturous fall of senior year and the excruciating days leading up to December 15th, our early decision date.
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When we fix things for our children, we send an unconscious message of "you’re not capable".
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It’s normal to be in a bit of a funk after dropping the kids off at school whether you’re new to the empty nest or an old veteran. We know of no better way to chase the doldrums away than to turn the music up loud and dance, its hard to cry when your feet are moving and your arms jingling. So grab your spouse, your friend, or even your dog, key up your favorite playlist and channel your inner Meredith and Cristina from Grey’s Anatomy and dance it out!
And at all costs stay away from country music channels and under no circumstance listen to Alan Jackson’s Remember When, Then they Do by Trace Adkins, My Little Girl by Tim McGraw, and Ready, Set, Don’t Go by and Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus.
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Approach your college stops as mini-trips--as opportunities to spend more time together and see parts of the country for the first time.
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They say hindsight is 20/20 so we asked fathers who’ve been through the college process to share what they learned and their advice to those just starting out. Honest, moving and chock full of wisdom you need to read these heartfelt responses as you embark on your college admissions journey.
Read MoreWhat I Wish I Knew During the College Search Process
Hindsight is 20/20 --We asked parents who’ve just been through the college process to share what they learned and their advice to those just starting out.
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