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- Twilight New Moon Review - Twilight New Moon Review…Created: 2009-11-21 @ 14:50:48 EST Updated: 2009-11-21 @ 14:54:24 EST
The latest movie in Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" vampire series hits the cineplex. Here's the scoop on "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."… - DVD Gift Guide - DVD Gift Guide for College Kids…Created: 2009-11-21 @ 14:04:39 EST
Ancient Romans, blood-thirsty vampires and a seriously dysfunctional bar staff in sunny Philadelphia? They're all part of our DVD-centric gift guide for college kids and 20somethings… - College Kids and Swine Flu - Swine Flu at College…Created: 2009-11-21 @ 12:58:47 EST
The H1N1 virus - swine flu - first appeared on college campuses last spring. Now campus officials are bracing themselves for a major outbreak of swine flu at college. … - College Traditions - College TraditionsCreated: 2009-11-14 @ 15:14:47 EST
Readers share their favorite college traditions… - College Traditions - 101 Things to Do in College…Created: 2009-11-14 @ 14:55:37 EST Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 15:57:32 EST
Sure, going to class is important, but here are 101 other things to do in college, following such traditions as hugging the mascot, playing inner-tube water polo and more. Here's a round-up of coll… - College Graduates - Jobs, Grad School and More…Created: 2009-11-12 @ 12:15:58 EST
The mortarboard has been tossed, the champagne popped, and your college kid is now officially done with school. What now? Here's the lowdown on college graduate possibilities, including jobs, the A… - Fulbright - Post-Graduate Options and Fulbright Scholars…Created: 2009-11-12 @ 11:35:44 EST
Like a study abroad option for college graduates, Fulbright scholarships fund post-graduate research studies in Europe, Asia and around the world… - Teach for America - New Graduates and Teach for America…Created: 2009-11-08 @ 19:41:58 EST Updated: 2009-11-08 @ 22:46:55 EST
As new college graduates fan out, looking for jobs, Teach for America is becoming an increasingly popular option. But what is Teach for America?… - College Kids Gifts Guide - Great Gifts for College Kids…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 13:07:11 EDT
Looking for great gifts for college kids and teens?… - College Kids Gifts Guide - Great Gifts for College Kids…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 13:05:09 EDT
Gift Guides: Looking for great gifts for your teen, 20something or college kid?… - College Kids Gifts Guide - Great Gifts for College Kids…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 12:58:48 EDT
Gift Guides: Looking for great gifts for your teen, 20something or college kid?… - College Kids Gifts Guide - Great Gifts for College Kids…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 12:51:29 EDT
Gift Guides: Looking for great gifts for your teen, 20something or college kid?… - College Kids Gifts Guide - Great Gifts for College Kids…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 12:42:36 EDT Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 12:42:36 EDT
Gift Guides: Looking for great gifts for your teen, 20something or college kid?… - College Kids Gifts Guide - Great Gifts for College Kids…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 12:20:09 EDT Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 13:07:53 EDT
Looking for great gifts for teens and college kids?… - College Kids Gifts Guide - Great Gifts for College Kids…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 12:15:39 EDT
Looking for great gifts for teens and college kids?… - College Kids Gifts Guide - Great Gifts for College Kids…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 12:14:06 EDT
Looking for great gifts for teens, 20somethings and college kids?… - College Kids Gifts Guide - Great Gifts for College Kids…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 12:05:31 EDT
Looking for great gifts for your favorite teen or college kid?… - Gifts for Zombie Fans - Zombie Gift IdeasCreated: 2009-10-29 @ 12:03:31 EDT
There's no denying it - zombies are hot these days. If your teen, college kid or 20something is a major zombie fan, you'll want to browse this list of zombie gift ideas… - College Kids Gifts Guide - Great Gifts for College Kids…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 11:40:16 EDT
Looking for great gifts for college kids and 20-somethings?… - College Kids Gifts Guide - Great Gifts for College Kids…Created: 2009-10-29 @ 11:28:01 EDT Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 13:06:15 EDT
Looking for great gifts for that new 21-year-old?… - College Kids Gifts Guide - Great Gifts for College Kids…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 11:53:58 EDT Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 12:16:42 EDT
Looking for great college kid gifts? … - College Kids Gifts Guide - Great Gifts for College Kids…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 11:53:41 EDT Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 12:15:16 EDT
Looking for great gifts for college kids and teens? … - Best Zombie Book or Movie Ever?Created: 2009-10-25 @ 13:57:30 EDT
We've shared our favorite zombie books and flicks. Now it's your turn. What zombie fare did we leave out?… - College Break-Ups - Thanksgiving Break-Ups and the Turkey Drop…Created: 2009-10-25 @ 12:03:28 EDT Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 12:07:15 EDT
College Breakups: Despite the large number of college kids who try to maintain long-distance relationships, so many freshman couples break up over Thanksgiving, college administrators have given th… - Date Night - Ideas for Great Date NightsCreated: 2009-10-12 @ 00:02:42 EDT
Whether you're an empty nester or just headed that way, dating your spouse is a recipe for long-term marital happiness. So here's a slew of great date night ideas… - Date Night - Rekindling Romance with a Weekly Date Night…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 22:21:29 EDT Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 00:05:52 EDT
Paparazzi swarmed when the Obamas went out for their weekly date night, but the outing served to underline the secret of a happy marriage. Happy couples nurture their relationships and date night i… - Empty Nests - Nurturing a Happy Marriage for the Empty Nest…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 21:27:55 EDT Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 00:07:06 EDT
Empty Nest: When it comes to today's hectic family life, it's too easy to give the marriage short shrift. But a strong and happy marriage is the foundation of the family, and couples who ignore tha… - Empty Nest - Getting Through the Early Days of Empty Nest-hood…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 19:46:51 EDT
Empty Nest: Saying good-bye and getting through those first days can be difficult for a new empty nester. Here are tips to ease the way… - Dorm Move-In - Tips to Make Dorm Move-In Day Easier…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 19:03:36 EDT
You’ve done the dorm shopping, loaded up on towels, totes and extra-long sheets. Now it’s time to pack for dorm move-in day. Here are 9 tips to make dorm move-in day easier… - Empty Nest Survival: Preparing for the Empty Nest…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 18:52:39 EDT
Empty Nest: It's no secret that kids grow up and leave home. So while it's certainly important to do the college apps and the dorm shopping, it's also important to plan for that empty nest… - Empty Nest Survival - 5 Steps to Surviving and Thriving in the Empty…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 17:44:27 EDT Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 12:34:29 EDT
Empty Nest: The last child has taken off. Now it's time to reclaim your life, rebuild relationships and rekindle empty nest dreams. Here's how… - Empty Nest Survival - Empty Nest Volunteering…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 17:24:43 EDT
Empty Nest Survival: You probably spent hours volunteering at your child's school. Now that you're an empty nester, have you thought about ... volunteering some more? … - Empty Nest - Empty Nest Bucket ListCreated: 2009-10-11 @ 16:53:53 EDT Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 17:00:30 EDT
What's on your empty nest "bucket list"?… - Empty Nest Survival - Empty Nest Hobbies, Travel and Classes…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 16:50:50 EDT Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 16:57:25 EDT
Empty Nest: It's time for you now, so here's how to re-kindle those hobbies, explore your dreams and find new passionate pursuits… - Empty Nest Survival - Throw an Empty Nest Party…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 15:45:32 EDT
No understands what it feels like to pack your child off to college better than someone who's going through it too. … - After You Drop The Kids at College - 3 Things Not to Do After You Dr…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 14:44:55 EDT
You've dropped off the kids. Now what? Here are 3 things to avoid after you drop the kids off at college… - When College Kids Move Out - Redecorating When the College Kid Moves…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 14:00:24 EDT
One of the benefits of an empty nest is all that extra room - that and less laundry. What do you do with that extra bedroom? What do you do with all that ... stuff? And is it OK to make junior pain… - College Kids and Divorce - When Parents Divorce…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 13:01:45 EDT
When parents divorce, even college kids can be emotionally overwhelmed. Here's one powerful reason why divorce and dorm drop-off shouldn't be done the same day… - College Parent FAQs - College Parent FAQs and Troubleshooting…Created: 2009-09-28 @ 13:09:06 EDT
College Parents FAQS: College parents spend 18 years nurturing their children, bandaging boo-boos and helping, helping, helping. Now the kids are off to college and the first time something goes wr… - FAQs for College Parents - Lousy Dorm Food and College Parents…Created: 2009-09-28 @ 12:58:13 EDT
College Parents & Dorm Food: What to do when your kid complains about dorm food… - Roommate Gets Sick - What to do When the Roommate Gets Sick…Created: 2009-09-28 @ 12:50:15 EDT Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 12:56:02 EDT
The call comes late at night. Your kid's girlfriend, boyfriend or college roommate is sick. Your child doesn't know what to do. And now you're worried about your child's health too. What if it's sw… - FAQs for College Parents - Roommate Advice for College Parents…Created: 2009-09-27 @ 16:47:40 EDT
College Parents FAQS: Your child and the college roommate who won't lock the door… - Dorm Food - Creativity with Dorm FoodCreated: 2009-09-25 @ 10:00:15 EDT
Dorm food gripes are a classic, but perhaps not always deserved, complaint. Here's how college kids can reinvent their dorm food and cafeteria fare… - After You Drop The Kids at College - 5 Things to Do After You Drop t…Created: 2009-09-20 @ 23:02:25 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 00:22:41 EDT
You've dropped the kids off at college. Now what? Here are 5 things to do after you drop the kids off at college… - Parents Weekend - What is a College Parents Weekend…Created: 2009-09-20 @ 22:51:24 EDT
Your child is off to college and now you're reading over the orientation packet and wondering, what's Parents Weekend?… - FAQs for College Parents - Roommate Advice for College Parents…Created: 2009-09-13 @ 13:11:46 EDT Updated: 2009-09-13 @ 23:52:50 EDT
College Parents FAQS: Your child, her college roommate and her disappearing stuff… - FAQs for College Parents - Roommate Advice for College Parents…Created: 2009-09-13 @ 12:07:58 EDT Updated: 2009-09-13 @ 23:52:23 EDT
College Parents FAQS: Your child, her college roommate and the boyfriend who won't leave… - MCAT and Medical School - What is the MCAT?Created: 2009-09-08 @ 01:26:04 EDT
MCAT: What is the MCAT?… - College Dorm Gear - College Dorm Gear and What Not to Bring to Colle…Created: 2009-09-08 @ 01:24:01 EDT
College Dorm Gear: Sheets? Check. Towels? OK. Assorted college dorm gear? Yes. But here are five things not to bring to college… - Parenting College Students - Best Reader Tips on Parenting College S…Created: 2009-09-07 @ 21:02:45 EDT Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 22:09:07 EDT
Parenting college students? Here's a round-up of our readers' best tips on parenting college students… - Colleges That Change Lives - Loren Pope's Colleges That Change Lives…Created: 2009-09-07 @ 18:48:04 EDT
Colleges That Change Lives: Fancy college rankings don't guarantee a great college experience, so Loren Pope set out to find 40 colleges that change lives… - Redlands - University of RedlandsCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 17:54:31 EDT
Redlands: The Lowdown on the University of Redlands… - Beloit College - The Basics on BeloitCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 16:47:07 EDT Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 18:50:48 EDT
Beloit College: The Basics on Beloit… - Molestation - Molestation and Statutory RapeCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 14:05:54 EDT
Molestation: What is child molestation?… - Running a Fever: When to Worry When College Kids Run a Fever…Created: 2009-08-31 @ 01:13:08 EDT
Running a Fever: You worried when the kids were small and ran fevers. Now they're all grown-up and you still fret! Here are tips on what to do when your college kids get sick or run fevers… - Dorm Insurance - Campus Gear and Dorm Insurance…Created: 2009-08-30 @ 15:01:22 EDT
Dorm insurance: Protect your child's gear with a little common sense and some dorm insurance… - Advice for Freshmen - Last Minute Advice for College Freshmen…Created: 2009-08-30 @ 14:36:01 EDT Updated: 2009-08-30 @ 15:03:20 EDT
Last minute advice for college kids: The eleventh hour is quickly approaching and parents everywhere are loading their cars with dorm gear. Now's the time for some last minute advice for college fr… - Money Management - Money Management for New College Grads…Created: 2009-08-28 @ 12:20:53 EDT Updated: 2009-08-28 @ 12:24:32 EDT
It's exciting to graduate and move on into the big wide world, but money management is one of those unexciting, but critical topics parents need to address. Here's how to start the discussion of mo… - College Admissions Paperwork - Organizing Your College Admissions Pa…Created: 2009-08-23 @ 17:23:58 EDT
College admissions paperwork: The college application process can become a jumble of paperwork very quickly. Organizing the college admissions paperwork will help your child stay on track and ahead… - Unified Application - What is the Unified Application?Created: 2009-08-23 @ 17:13:23 EDT
What is the Unified Application?… - Common Application - What is the Common Application?Created: 2009-08-23 @ 16:56:33 EDT Updated: 2009-08-23 @ 17:20:30 EDT
What is the Common Application? How does one use the Common Application?… - Portfolios - What are Art Portfolios?Created: 2009-08-16 @ 19:37:00 EDT
What are art portfolios?… - College Injury - What to do When Your College Kids Gets InjuredCreated: 2009-08-16 @ 19:06:29 EDT Updated: 2009-08-16 @ 19:09:59 EDT
College Injury: Bumps and bruises are part of everyday life, but what do you do when your college kid gets an injury far from home?… - When College Kids Get Sick - What to Do When College Kids Get SickCreated: 2009-08-16 @ 18:28:30 EDT
When College Kids Get Sick: The combination of stress, sleep deprivation and dorm life means college kids get sick a lot. Prepare your child for the inevitable with these three basic steps… - Mono in College - When Kids Get Mono in CollegeCreated: 2009-08-16 @ 18:19:05 EDT
Mono in College: When college kids get mono, it can derail studies and make life miserable for a few weeks or a few months. Here's the scoop on mono… - When College Kids Get Sick - Taking Your Sick College Kid HomeCreated: 2009-08-16 @ 17:50:07 EDT
When College Kids Get Sick: When should you take your sick college kid home?… - DIY Dorm Crafts - Painted Clocks and More DIY Dorm CraftsCreated: 2009-08-02 @ 16:51:03 EDT Updated: 2009-08-02 @ 17:09:43 EDT
DIY Dorm Crafts: Every dorm room needs a clock, but no one said it had to be boring… - College Admissions 101 - Step by Step Help for College AdmissionsCreated: 2009-08-01 @ 16:37:18 EDT Updated: 2009-08-01 @ 21:59:34 EDT
College Admissions 101: A step-by-step guide for families navigating the college admissions process… - Dorm Walls - Dorm Walls and Decorating TipsCreated: 2009-08-01 @ 15:58:45 EDT
Dorm Walls & Decorating Tips: Ever tried sticking a poster on cinder blocks?… - Care Package - How to Make Care Packages for College Students Video …Created: 2009-07-27 @ 16:57:33 EDT
Yes, even carefree college kids need love, too, especially when they get a notice to pick it up at the campus P.O… - Roommates - Worst Roommate StoriesCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 12:07:32 EDT
Worst. Roommate. Ever. Readers share their worst roommate stories… - Your Child and His Roommate - Help Your Child Meet His RoommateCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 12:07:03 EDT
Your Child and His Roommate: The letter arrives at last with your child's roommate info name. Now what? Here are tips on what to do - and not do - when it comes to helping him meet the roommate… - Bad Roommates - 5 Good Things About Bad RoommatesCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 12:01:16 EDT Updated: 2009-07-20 @ 12:08:56 EDT
Heaps of moldy laundry, snarly moods, spontaneous "borrowing"? There's a silver lining to the bad roommates problem. Here are five good things about bad roommates… - Vacations with Older Teens - Ideas for Family Vacations with Older T…Created: 2009-07-19 @ 22:09:35 EDT
Teen vacations: Readers share their ideas for great family vacations with older teens… - 21st Birthday Party - Ideas for a 21st Birthday PartyCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 22:00:41 EDT
Share your tips for celebrating a 21st birthday or throwing a 21st birthday party… - College Prep Curriculum - Essential College Prep CurriculumCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 17:26:57 EDT Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 17:37:07 EDT
Bound for Harvard or your local state school? Here's a list of essential college prep curriculum… - College Admissions - How the College Admissions Process WorksCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 15:51:13 EDT Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 16:44:28 EDT
Despite the hysteria surrounding college admissions and the beastly amount of paperwork, the process itself is fairly straight forward. Here's a basic outline of how the college admissions process … - Choosing the Best College - DIY College Admissions Reality CheckCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 14:11:28 EDT
Too many families spend too much money on college admissions counselors for advice they could get for themselves - for free. Once your child has come up with a list of 20 or 30 possible schools, it… - 21st Birthday Gift Ideas - Share Tips on 21st Birthday GiftsCreated: 2009-07-18 @ 14:21:12 EDT
Share your tips for great 21st birthday gifts… - Gifts for the Twilight Fan - Gifts to Delight Twilight Fans…Updated: 2009-11-21 @ 14:07:54 EST
Got a major "Twilight" fan? Whether they're Edward fans or members of Team Jacob, most female teens and 20somethings already have Stephenie Meyer's vampire books. So here are other gift i… - Parenting Young Adults - Ten Ways to De-Stress for College Kids, You…Updated: 2009-11-21 @ 13:53:03 EST
Stressed out over school, exams or life in general? These activities are guaranteed to de-stress any teen, college student or young adult - and they work well for grown-ups too… - Sleep Deprivation and All-Nighters - College Kids, Sleep and the GPA…Updated: 2009-11-21 @ 13:30:37 EST
Psychology studies say college kids who get enough sleep have higher GPAs than those who pull all-nighters. Got a night owl? Or a sleep deprived college student? Here are tips for parents of teens … - Gift Ideas - 2009 Gift Guide for College Kids (Under $30)…Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 23:44:55 EST
Looking for the perfect gift for your college kid? Here's the lowdown on the top teen pleasers that cost $30 or less… - College Kids and Birthdays - Delivering a Birthday Cake to the Dorm…Updated: 2009-11-01 @ 19:40:26 EST
It's tough being away from your kids on their birthdays, even when the kid in question is a grown-up college student. But you can still help the birthday boy or girl celebrate in the dorms with a b… - 18th Birthday - Birthday Party Ideas for 18-year-olds…Updated: 2009-11-01 @ 19:37:14 EST
Celebrating your child's 18th birthday? Here are five birthday party ideas for celebrating your child's new adulthood… - Stocking Stuffers for College StudentsUpdated: 2009-11-01 @ 19:28:51 EST
Stocking stuffers for college-aged kids and young adults… - Harry Potter Gift Ideas - Gift Ideas for Harry Potter Fans…Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 20:18:00 EDT
Gift Ideas for Harry Potter Fans: Most older teens and college kids grew up on J.K. Rowling's famous series. They've read all the books - some even tote them off to college as "comfort books&q… - Post-9/11 GI Bill - Information on the Post-9/11 GI Bill…Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 11:58:47 EDT
The new Post-9/11 GI Bill goes into effect in August 2009. How will the Post-9/11 GI Bill affect your family?… - Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about YoungadultsUpdated: 2009-10-14 @ 12:33:40 EDT
- Empty Nest - 7 Ways to Help Parents Vanquish the Empty Nest Blues…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 18:58:40 EDT
Every parent of college students or young adults eventually goes through empty nest syndrome. Here are 7 ways to cope with the empty nest blues… - Family Vacations - 5 Great Family Vacations with College Kids and 20…Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 15:03:25 EDT
Teens and 20somethings are adventuresome travel companions, who enjoy a mix of outdoor adventure, cultural immersion, fine dining and cool shopping. Here, to get you started, are five very differen… - Parenting Young Adults - Cookbooks for College Kids & 20 Somethings…Updated: 2009-09-25 @ 09:48:20 EDT
There's only so much ramen a human can eat. At some point, even a college kid or 20something has to learn to cook something. For parents of young adults and college students, here's a round-up of l… - Statutory Rape - Teens, Sex and Statutory Rape Laws…Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 14:09:10 EDT
Love's all well and good, but if sex involves a minor under the age of consent, it's statutory rape. Here's a look at teens, sex and the law, for parents of teens and young adults… - Countdown to College: Handy Checklists for the Countdown to CollegeUpdated: 2009-08-24 @ 12:10:38 EDT
Countdown to College: From campus health forms to dorm shopping lists, here's a series of handy checklists for the college countdown… - Common Application - A Sneak Peek at the 2009-10 Common ApplicationUpdated: 2009-08-23 @ 17:22:53 EDT
The Common Application: A new college application season starts this fall, but here's a sneak peek at the 2009-10 Common Application, its essay topics and changes from last year… - Applying to Music School and Conservatory - College Admissions 101 f…Updated: 2009-08-23 @ 17:16:48 EDT
Everything you ever wanted to know about applying to a college or a conservatory as a music, drama, dance or arts major… - College Stress - Tips to Help Your Stressed Out College Kid CopeUpdated: 2009-08-16 @ 18:25:41 EDT
As parents, we’re all too familiar with our own stress, but our kids suffer from it too, and stress rates among teens and young adults have spiked in recent years. Here are 6 tips to help… - College Study Abroad - Health Issues for Kids Traveling AbroadUpdated: 2009-08-16 @ 18:24:21 EDT
Parents of young adults headed overseas, whether for military duty, community service, gap year programs or study abroad, need to book a trip to the doctor. Foreign travel carries its own health is… - College Care Package Ideas - Care Package 101Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 11:31:43 EDT
Care Package Ideas: Everything you need to know to pack the perfect care package - baking, packing and mailing for your college student or loved one far from home… - Save Money on College Textbooks – How to Save Money on College…Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 11:29:51 EDT
At least parents can anticipate college tuition. The $940 your child spends on college textbooks per year usually comes as a rude shock. Here are five ways parents can save money on college textboo…