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After my husband died suddenly, I found myself grieving a marriage and the future we were just beginning as empty nesters.

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As a college counselor for more than 35 years—and a mom with three kids currently in college (two graduating this month!)—I’ve spent a large part of my life walking alongside teens and young adults as ...

A few weeks ago, “Tom,” a first-year student in the community where I am House Professor at Dartmouth College, stopped by my office to talk about his friendships. He felt anxious that other people had ...

This morning I realized we had reached the beginning of the end. While I knew this moment was coming, it came sooner than expected, and I was unprepared for it. It happened suddenly at 6:30 a.m. on ...

Parent groups are a great way for you to stay engaged with your child’s college community before and during their time on campus. It’s a surprisingly responsive place to ask questions that aren’t ...