college freshmen

Tweens, Teens & College

Dorm room or off-campus apartment?

When your young adult is ready to move out, how far will you let her go? Help your teen evaluate the pros and cons of dorm versus...

Decorating How-tos

How to add personal style to a dorm room

At first glance, a dorm room doesn’t exactly scream "personality": it’s small, crowded and can be dark (we hope it's not dirty!)....

College

A freshman's guide to time management

Going to classes, studying, socializing, participating in clubs and maybe even working a part- or full-time job makes it difficult...

College

Tips to start your freshman year off right

So you thought you were the big man (or woman) on campus: Class president, prom queen or homecoming court, all-star athlete, etc....

School Tips for Moms

Surviving your child's first year of college

Your child may be worried about fitting in and the "freshman 15" in the first year of college, but you might have concerns about...