TeenLife Blog

What Apps Are on Your Teen’s Phone?

Posted August 13, 2014, 2:00 pm by Randi Mazzella

Pick up any teen’s mobile device and parents are sure to find tons of apps. Most parents know about popular apps such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Used appropriately, these...

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5 Tips for College Move-in Day

Posted August 11, 2014, 2:00 pm by Suzanne Shaffer

College move-in day is something every parent dreads and every student looks forward to. Parents are excited about their student attending college, but dreading the inevitable “empty nest” feeling. Students...

20 Signs You Live with a Teenager

Posted August 10, 2014, 2:00 pm by Randi Mazzella

Every parent has their own, authentic experiences with their teens—some good, some bad. But of course, there are also many incidents with teenagers that are universal for all parents. Here...

Are You Hovering or Helping Your Student?

Posted August 9, 2014, 2:00 pm by Suzanne Shaffer

It’s no surprise. Colleges and universities view today’s breed of college parent with some disdain. They see us as interfering in our student’s lives and overly involved in the college...

Parental Guidance NOT Suggested

Posted August 8, 2014, 2:00 pm by Evan Berkowitz

These last few weeks before heading off to college have found me looking around the house making mental notes of things I’d like to bring and things I’ll miss from...

Is a Military Focused Education Right for You?

Posted August 7, 2014, 2:00 pm by Suzanne Shaffer

There are three types of military focused educations: a military college, a service academy and an ROTC program at a college or university. Some students desire the rigors of an...