When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.High school seniors will be receiving many invitations to college admissions information sessions over the next few months. One thing that your family needs … Read More
Last night, I listened to a Coalition for College panel session, “All About Testing”. I learned more about the role standardized tests play in college admissions for the class of 2023. Admission representatives from Barnard College, Carleton College, Rose-Hulman Institute … Read More
Choosing the right college is one of the most stressful aspects of college planning for many families. (In my informal survey of approximately 1,000 families, it was the #1 challenge.) Thankfully, there are many ways to help teens wisely choose … Read More
Mental health is important. That is why I am starting off with this post about helping teens cope with college prep anxiety. The college application and admissions process can be stressful. We parents don’t need to add any unnecessary pressure … Read More
Last month was a blur…in a good way. My oldest son Michael graduated from Townsend Harris High School and is all registered for his fall college classes. Where did the time go?! Michael is moving forward and so am I. … Read More
Juneteenth is June 19th. It is one of the oldest celebrations commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. It is the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers finally brought the news to Galveston, Texas that … Read More
Today is National Cheese Day. The celebration reminded me of a cheese-themed event that I attended about a decade ago. That is why I’m resharing this post about cheese pairings – the best way to pair cheese with various foods … Read More
I went to Virginia last month for my mom’s 70th birthday. My siblings and I really surprised her. You can see her reaction in this short video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kimberly Coleman (@nycmominthecity) … Read More
Mother’s Day (or any day!) is a great time to buy gifts and experiences for moms. Personally, I am still smiling from celebrating my mom’s 70th birthday earlier this month. It was such a great reminder of how important it … Read More
