College Students Posts

With the renewed call to "responsibility" and "putting away childish things" proposed by President Barack Obama, just how does that translate to family life?  What changes, be them mental or physical, are American families ready and willing to take to move the country forward along with President Obama's efforts?Here are some ideas you and your family can consider in keeping with the challeng...

So, you're child is turning 18!  Congratulations!  You all survived!  But be forewarned, your life is about to change.  How you ask?  Well, where yesterday you were able to request school records, talk to teachers about homework, discuss medical issues as well as their medical bills; today, the day they turn 18, you are persona non grata (so to speak).  Once your chil...

Are you and your family making "New Year's Resolutions?"  Even your youngest child can set New Year's Resolutions.  Resolutions can help you and your family focus on what is really important during the coming year.  New Year's Resolutions are simply "stated goals."  We "resolve" to do something, but in reality they are simply goals that we would like to attain.  With that ...

Do you have a student who wants to attend a California University?  Well, now's the time to apply.  November 30 is the application filing deadline for all UC (University of California) and CSU (California State University).  Applications are online at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply.IT'S YOUR TURN TO TALK BACK!  WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?What options are your student...

Do you have a "squeaky wheel" in your family?  There is usually at least one.  You know, the relentless child who doesn't let up on you until they get what they want or the weaker of your children who has learned to "work the system."  They come at you with various arguments, they show you pictures, they "squeak" more loudly than their siblings, they have more "drama" about almost e...

Tim Gunn's Guide to Style is a winner!  This show is a wonderful way to educate our daughters (and ourselves) on fit, style and proportion.  Tim Gunn and his partner, Gretta Monahan, are digging into closets and literally guiding women to their best looks.  I'm not sure how we are supposed to learn these things but many of us don't have a clue.  The best thing about the show is...

College basketball season starts this weekend with exhibition games throughout the country.  Both men's and women's teams will take to the courts this weekend with their team colors flying, bands playing and fans cheering.  I'm partial to the Women's game because one of my daughters, Jenna, plays Division I basketball for CSU Fullerton.  Although CSUF is a smaller Division I school ...

The Encyclopedia of Life is a fantastic resource for any family.  Planet earth has over 1.8 million species.  This is an online collaborative resource documenting the 1.8 million species that exist on our dear planet earth.  In the past, one species may have been "discovered" and named by several pe9ple causing confusion and inaccurate records.  With the Encyclopedia of Life pe...