In a previous post, I shared how the Radi to Write team has grown. I’m excited to introduce you to one of our amazing college interns today. Gabrielle is super-sharp, detail-oriented and hard-working. Read on to get to know Gabrielle and to learn what her parents did well in helping her transition from high school to college. Year in School: Sophomore Area of study:
Gift Guide for College Students
Ho! Ho! Help? Once your kids move away, it’s hard to gauge what they want or need. How do you fill their stockings this holiday season? Instead of guessing, I went straight to the savviest shoppers on the team…our college interns. I asked them to create a holiday wish list to help parents shop for their college students. Happy Holidays from the
‘Tis the Season to Model Gratitude for Your Teen
Holiday displays are up, Black Friday pre-sales have begun, and I’ve already heard my first Christmas carol on the radio. ‘Tis the season! But before we jump into the chaos, I’d like to take a moment to remember Thanksgiving—the holiday that originated out of the spirit of gratitude. Let’s talk about gratitude and what it can mean to our nearly
Meet the Interns!
I’m thrilled to announce Radi to Write has just won the lottery—the intern lottery, that is. We’ve now got six talented college students sharing their skills while learning more about public relations, marketing and book publishing. How did this BIG WIN happen, you ask? Some might call it luck. Others may say timing. I call it divine intervention. Here’s how
Parenting Is NOT One-Size-Fits-All
Since my firstborn left for college, I’ve learned to parent differently. After all, this is college—not high school.
Bon Voyage!
Out to Sea: A Parents’ Survival Guide to the Freshman Voyage officially set sail with a launch party last night. Oh, what a night! A great big thanks to those who worked behind the scenes to make it possible. And heartfelt thanks to those of you who came out to celebrate. Your support is both overwhelming and humbling. I am
School Supplies: Then and Now
As I walk through Target, I find myself drawn to the corner of the store. I wheel up to the big bins of Elmer’s Glue, number two pencils and fat, pink erasers. With more than a decade under my belt of participating in the ritual most moms know as school supply shopping day—the one where kids beg for Trapper Keepers
Studying Abroad: A Mom’s Perspective–On Grown & Flown
I’m delighted to be a contributor to Grown & Flown, an informative website about parenting older kids. Last week they featured an essay I wrote called From Clingy Kid to World Traveler, How Did That Happen? In it, I share how our daughter’s experiences while studying abroad have changed her and shaped the woman she is—and the woman she will be. If you’re interested in reading the full
Meet the Parents! (College Orientation)
Marty and I had the pleasure of sitting on the “expert” panel at the Drake University parent orientation session last weekend. It was nice to be on the other side of those first-year jitters. We answered all kinds of questions, from “Where’s the nearest DQ?” and “Did you let your child bring a car?” to the emotional ones like, “I’m
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