Hollywood Acceptance
Thanks to screenwriter Karen Croner, college admission just got funny. Karen joins Dr. Nancy Berk on Whine At 9 to talk about the feature film Admission starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd (opening nationwide March […]
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HumorOutcasts Radio – Interview with Don Winston
This interview proved to be a delight. If you love thrillers, especially psychological or paranoid thrillers, you should get this book by screenwriter Don Winston. Set in a quiet southern college, this novel is the […]
The Horrors Of Research
Ohio State University recently did a three-day study on the link between heavy use of violent video games and aggression. The researchers used a group of college students in France, which makes sense — when […]
Walmart Goes Academic
This year Walmart has gone collegiate, adding mini-me versions of their chain stores on two college campuses. This will be the first time in forever that there will be college-related rollbacks. Unfortunately, saving 55 cents […]
5 College-Bound Tips for Justin Bieber’s Mom
Rumor has it that 18-year-old Justin Bieber might not have college on his radar, BUT he hasn’t ruled it out yet. So while it’s not at the top of his priority list, you know how […]
Excerpt 2: College Bound and Gagged
Have been feverishly trying to get your teen to zero in on a few colleges? Does his selection criteria border on ridiculous? Below is Excerpt 2 from my book College Bound and Gagged: How To […]
The College-Bound Chronicles
For most parents, the road to college isn’t a cakewalk. It’s more like a tightrope walk without an enthralled audience. You’ve got to figure out a confusing system, push your teens to do more work, […]
College Bound & Gagged: Excerpt 1
During these next few weeks of back-to-school and college-bound chaos, I will be sharing some excerpts from my book College Bound and Gagged: How To Help Your Kid Get Into A Great College Without Losing […]
Back to College Pet Peeves
As college students pack up for the campus return, parents are advised to keep a watchful eye on what’s being tossed into the duffle bag. That’s right, you might think your biggest parenting hurdle is convincing […]
School’s Out For Summer: 5 Tips For Family Harmony
After semesters of freedom, moving back home can be confusing for college students. Greeted by gushing relatives, overflowing refrigerators, and clean bed linens, who wouldn’t begin to expect continued concierge service? The problem? Your “hotel” […]