After thinking through the questions that most often come up with my students, I've compiled a list of things parents of older teenagers can discuss with their kids to help them get ready for higher education, and life in general.
Stories Related to Seven Real-life Skills Your Teen Needs Before Going Away To College
By Shannon Reed / The Washington Post, Waco Tribune-Herald
Tue, 02/13/2018 - 8:15am
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Topics: Texas McLennan County Waco
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