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Aug. 25

University of Notre Dame

Sep. 8

Bryant University, Worcester Polytechnic University

Sep. 9

CEO Fall Tour (check Maia for full list of universities)

Sep. 14

University of Toronto

Sep. 15

Boston University & University of Chicago

Sept. 16

WashU & Rice University

Sep. 17

Forward College

Sep. 18

Western University, Rollins College, Penn State, Florida Tech, Lynn University, and James Cook University

Sep. 22

Bentley University, Evening Event with Brown, Penn & Princeton

Sep. 28

Bates College, Skidmore College & Washington & Lee - Indiana Bloomington Interactive Workshop

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Aug 19, 2026 - Counselor's workshop with Coaches

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Aug 19, 2026 - Counselor's workshop with Coaches

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The SEL Counseling team led an interactive workshop with the Athletics and Condor Activities teams.

Together, we focused on strengthening assertive communication with students, recognizing early warning signs, and establishing a clear protocol for handling sensitive situations within teams.

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Ben Simperingham, Class of 2030 Counselor.

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Ben Simperingham, Class of 2030 Counselor.

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I am delighted to be joining the High School Counseling Team this year. I am from New Zealand and have spent the past 21 years working in New Zealand state and private schools as a teacher, counselor and housemaster. I also have experience teaching in the UK and in France.

I have traveled to Colombia with my partner and our daughter who is Grade 7 at CNG this year. In my spare time I enjoy swimming and cooking.

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Mr. Rommel Rubio is joining CNG as one of our new College Counselors. Mr. Rubio brings a wealth of international experience in college counseling, admissions, and educational leadership. Most recently, he served as Director of Admissions and Counseling for Presbyterian Pan American School, following roles as Senior Associate Director of College Counseling at Robert College in Istanbul and Director of College Counseling at DelCampo School in Tegucigalpa. Throughout his decade-long career in global education, Rommel has guided students through every step of the post-secondary journey with deep care and dedication to their personal success. Outside of his work in education, Mr. Rubio is an avid music creator who writes, arranges, and produces his own original songs.

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Mr. Alex Becker is excited to return to CNG after seven years abroad. He previously worked at Colegio Nueva Granada from 2013–2019, followed by four years at the International School of Bangkok in Thailand and three years at the International School of Belgrade in Serbia. Mr. Becker values authentic relationships with students and is committed to helping them set goals, take ownership of their learning, and grow into confident, independent learners prepared for life beyond high school. Fun fact: Mr. Becker has only worked in cities beginning with the letter “B”! In his free time, he enjoys traveling, photography, exploring the city, and spending time in nature.

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Acompañamiento de oportunidades y riesgos en línea de niñas y niños

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Acompañamiento de oportunidades y riesgos en línea de niñas y niños

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Consulta este Kit con ideas para manejar la seguridad en línea con los adolescentes

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¿Qué es el entorno digital? - Seguridad en Línea

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El entorno digital es el espacio virtual donde las personas interactúan, aprenden y comparten datos (información, contenidos, canciones, videos, entre otros) mediante diferentes tecnologías conectadas a Internet.

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29 abril - 7:30 pm ¿Cómo acompañar la alimentación en la adolescencia?: Más autonomía, presión social y publicidad

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29 abril - 7:30 pm ¿Cómo acompañar la alimentación en la adolescencia?: Más autonomía, presión social y publicidad

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Un espacio para comprender los retos de la alimentación en la adolescencia y fortalecer el acompañamiento desde casa, promoviendo decisiones informadas, una relación saludable con la comida y el cuidado del bienestar. Se pueden unir en el link adjunto

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EV: ¿Cómo acompañar la alimentación en la adolescencia?: Más autonomía, presión social y publicidad

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Global Trend in Mental Health - New Research Results

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Global Trend in Mental Health - New Research Results

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5-Step Plan When Teens Say They Hate You

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5-Step Plan When Teens Say They Hate You

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When teens say they hate you, it often feels personal, but it may not truly be about you. Teens sometimes direct their overwhelming feelings toward the safest person in their life. Instead of responding with logic or backing down out of fear, check that your limits are fair, practice self-compassion, and focus on validation rather than correction. If conflict feels stuck, family counseling can help both sides feel heard and understood.

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Screenagers Blog | 5-Step Plan When Teens Say They Hate You

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When teens say they hate you, it often feels personal, but it may not truly be about you. Teens sometimes direct their overwhelming feelings toward the safest person in their life. Instead of responding with logic or backing down out of fear, check that your limits are fair, practice self-compassion, and focus on validation rather than correction. If conflict feels stuck, family counseling can help both sides feel heard and understood.

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When Parents Split, Schools Feel It Too: The Hidden Impact on Children

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When Parents Split, Schools Feel It Too: The Hidden Impact on Children

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BROOD Magazine & Community – Empowering Working Parents, Every Day

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When Parents Split, Schools Feel It Too: The Hidden Impact on Children – BROOD Magazine & Community

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Relationship expert Sally Land highlights the hidden toll that high-conflict separations can take on children — and how often schools end up caught in the crossfire. Citing research from The Parents Promise, she notes that teachers are regularly seeing the fallout in real time: slipping grades, increased absence, withdrawal, behavioural issues and worsening mental health.

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13 Herramientas para prevenir casos de intimidación escolar (bullying) y ciberacoso 

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13 Herramientas para prevenir casos de intimidación escolar (bullying) y ciberacoso 

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Identity-Based Harm: Building understanding & capacity

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Identity-Based Harm: Building understanding & capacity

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Identity-based harm: Building understanding & capacity

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School safeguarding specialist, Leila Holmyard, explains how identity-based harm and the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion intersect with child protection and safeguarding. She also shares student feedback and how schools can take action to support and protect them.

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Marzo 18 7:30 pm -Educar la sexualidad para cuidar: ¿Cómo acompañarla en la infancia y la adolescencia ?

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Marzo 18 7:30 pm -Educar la sexualidad para cuidar: ¿Cómo acompañarla en la infancia y la adolescencia ?

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En este espacio conversaremos sobre cómo acompañar la educación de la sexualidad en la infancia y la adolescencia, desde la información clara, el diálogo respetuoso y el cuidado de la salud, promoviendo la prevención y el bienestar de niñas, niños y adolescentes.

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Educar la sexualidad para cuidar: ¿Cómo acompañarla en la infancia y la adolescencia ? - Redpapaz

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Marzo 17 7:30 pm - Salud mental adolescente: conversemos sin miedo

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Marzo 17 7:30 pm - Salud mental adolescente: conversemos sin miedo

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Este será un espacio de preguntas y respuestas para acompañar a las y los adolescentes desde la familia, abordando inquietudes sobre salud mental y compartiendo orientaciones para el cuidado del bienestar emocional.

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Salud mental adolescente: conversemos sin miedo - Redpapaz

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Marzo 11 7:30 - Juegos y videojuegos: De los riesgos a las oportunidades

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Marzo 11 7:30 - Juegos y videojuegos: De los riesgos a las oportunidades

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En esta conferencia vamos a hablar sobre juegos y videojuegos en la vida de niñas, niños y adolescentes, su impacto, cómo acompañarlos desde casa y qué estrategias usar para aprovechar su potencial.

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Juegos y videojuegos: De los riesgos a las oportunidades - Redpapaz

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Feb 25 7:30 pm -Pantallas después de vacaciones: ¿cómo retomar acuerdos digitales en familia?

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Feb 25 7:30 pm -Pantallas después de vacaciones: ¿cómo retomar acuerdos digitales en familia?

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Retomar rutinas y acuerdos sobre el uso de pantallas puede ser un reto en casa. En este espacio conversaremos sobre cómo reconstruir acuerdos digitales en familia, teniendo en cuenta las edades, las necesidades y el bienestar de niñas, niños y adolescentes, desde el diálogo, el cuidado y la corresponsabilidad.

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Pantallas después de vacaciones: ¿cómo retomar acuerdos digitales en familia? - Redpapaz

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Retomar rutinas y acuerdos sobre el uso de pantallas puede ser un reto en casa. En este espacio conversaremos sobre cómo reconstruir acuerdos digitales en familia, teniendo en cuenta las […]

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Feb 4 7:30 pm - Prevenir y manejar la intimidación escolar (bullying) y el ciberacoso

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Feb 4 7:30 pm - Prevenir y manejar la intimidación escolar (bullying) y el ciberacoso

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En esta conferencia, exploraremos estrategias prácticas para prevenir y manejar el bullying y ciberacoso en el entorno escolar. Identificando los signos de alerta, desarrollar planes de acción efectivos y fomentar un ambiente escolar seguro y respetuoso para todos: https://www.youtube.com/live/7bftV_chjrk

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Prevenir y manejar la intimidación escolar (bullying) y el ciberacoso - Redpapaz

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En esta conferencia, exploraremos estrategias prácticas para prevenir y manejar el bullying y ciberacoso en el entorno escolar. Identificando los signos de alerta, desarrollar planes de acción efectivos y fomentar […]

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compartir esta información con toda su comunidad educativa y a sumarse activamente a estos espacios de aprendizaje y reflexión.Recuerde que las actividades presenciales serán anunciadas en cada nodo de la red, acorde a la programación local.

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Jan 28 - Digital Wellbeing: Protecting Children’s Mental Health in Online Interactions (Workshop in Spanish)

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Jan 28 - Digital Wellbeing: Protecting Children’s Mental Health in Online Interactions (Workshop in Spanish)

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Practical strategies to protect children’s mental health by identifying online risks and opportunities and promoting safe, healthy digital engagement.

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Jan 21 - How to Address E-Cigarette Use in Childhood and Adolescence (Workshop in Spanish)

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Jan 21 - How to Address E-Cigarette Use in Childhood and Adolescence (Workshop in Spanish)

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This talk will explore the risks associated with e-cigarette use among children and adolescents, as well as practical strategies for prevention from the role of families and educators.

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Looking for options for summer programs for your child? Look no further! There are several options when investigating summer programs, including: university coursework, leadership, athletics, arts, volunteering, and travel programs. Have a look at the options available and find the right fit for your child.

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Red PaPaz Online Parent Workshop Schedule (November/December 2025) - En Espanol 

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Red PaPaz Online Parent Workshop Schedule (November/December 2025) - En Espanol 

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Red PaPaz-Online Parent Workshops (Nov__Dec)

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Nov. 13th, 2025 - Los influencers de la guerra: reclutamiento de menores por medio de redes sociales

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Nov. 13th, 2025 - Los influencers de la guerra: reclutamiento de menores por medio de redes sociales

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Nov. 19th, 2025 - Retos de la generación interactiva

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Nov. 19th, 2025 - Retos de la generación interactiva

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Dec. 3rd, 2025 - Mi hijo entra a la pubertad

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Dec. 3rd, 2025 - Mi hijo entra a la pubertad

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Kratom – A Deadly Trend Youth Need to Know About

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Kratom – A Deadly Trend Youth Need to Know About

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The longest-running youth drug prevention program in the country, Red Ribbon Week, is happening this week in schools and communities across the U.S.

This makes it an important time to raise awareness about a growing concern: the use of dangerous new opioid-like products called 7-hydroxymitragynine (also known as 7-OH). These products come from the kratom plant.

At times, you will hear the term "kratom" used, and at times "7-OH." For this, I will use both the term kratom and 7-OH.

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Have you heard about kratom?

This is spreading fast, and it acts on opioid receptors in the brain, causing addiction and, tragically, leading to many recent deaths, especially among young adults.

Perhaps you have seen some news headlines, like this one in SF Gate this month:

"This Bay Area teen was set to go to college. Then he discovered 'gas station heroin.'"

Here is an excerpt from the story:
"Like many 18-year-olds, Jeremy Rivers had been dealing with social anxiety for years by the time he got to the end of high school. But his problems melted away this June when he tried his first 7-OH pill.... Rivers first noticed 7-OH at a gas station five minutes away from his family's Bay Area house and bought it out of curiosity. Immediately hooked... Within three months, he had spent over $5,000 on 7-OH."

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Back in the early 2000s, as a doctor, I was deeply worried about how many opioids were being prescribed to patients. I even made a short educational video to raise awareness. Little did I know that the opioid problem I was sensing would eventually claim nearly 100,000 lives a year, for many years in a row, due to overdoses.

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Here is what to know and to share with youth in your life:

When a product says "kratom," it may be the natural plant powder with low levels of active compounds, or a concentrated version packed with far more 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), the powerful and dangerous ingredient linked to addiction and overdose.

It's gaining popularity among young people and is sold online and even in gas stations. Despite being illegal in several states, it's still easily accessible. Kratom is specifically banned in several U.S. states and many countries, yet because it remains unregulated federally, it is easy to buy online or in convenience stores.

The FDA is very concerned and working to warn people about the risks posed by these products on the market.

Very alarming: products such as pills, gummies, drink mixes, or shots that contain high concentrations of 7-OH (or extracts enriched with 7-OH) are sometimes sold at gas stations or corner stores. These products may be marketed as "herbal supplements," "plant-based," or even "energy/mood support," despite being much more potent and risky.

Forms: usually sold as powder, capsules, or tea, and often marketed as "natural," "energizing," or "plant-based pain relief."

Because there's no federal ban, each state decides for itself whether to restrict or allow kratom, resulting in a patchwork of laws.

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Risks include:

Addiction and withdrawal symptoms similar to opioids

Nausea, vomiting, and liver damage

Seizures and hallucinations

Respiratory depression (slowed breathing), which can be fatal

Medical experts have said that Narcan, a drug used to reverse overdoses of other opioids like fentanyl, can be an effective treatment in the case of a 7-OH overdose. But in the five deaths for which L.A. authorities included 7-OH as a cause, multiple drugs were involved. Mixing with other substances, like alcohol, is particularly dangerous.

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A Call to Action‍

If you're a parent, teacher, or teen reading this, please help spread the word. Kratom is not a harmless herb. It's highly addictive, can shut down breathing, and is taking lives, often of young people who didn't realize the risk.

My heart feels immensely for the horrific reality of addiction to opioids and all substances, because the line between life and death is so thin. I have had several patients tell me they have overdosed several times-one man six times-and still the pull makes them continue to use.

It must also be noted that the addiction recovery field is studying and advocating for 7-OH to have a role in helping people get off more dangerous opioids, similar to how I and other providers prescribe Suboxone to patients who are in recovery from heroin, fentanyl, and other opioid addictions. Many of my patients say that Suboxone has allowed them to have their lives back.

I do not yet know what role 7-OH will play in recovery, but there is no question that it should not be sold at gas stations or online.

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Questions to get the conversation started:‍

1. Have you heard of kratom?

2. What substance safety messages in general are you hearing about?

3. Do you think knowing now about kratom, that you might tell some friends about its many risks?

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Screenagers Blog | Kratom - A Deadly Trend Youth Need to Know About

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This week is Red Ribbon Week, the nation's longest-running youth drug-prevention program - and I can't think of a more important time to talk about a new, dangerous substance spreading fast among teens: kratom, also called 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).

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Curiosity Corner Featuring Dr. Nathaniel Zinsser (ep2) | The John Cooper School

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Student athletes and mental health - Podcast (Long but worthwhile)

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Student athletes and mental health - Podcast (Long but worthwhile)

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In this powerful conversation, Dr. Zinsser shares with Dr. Popp and Director of Wellness Dr. Estrada how confidence is not a talent we are born with, but instead a skill we can develop through purposeful practice. He discusses how curiosity opens the door to personal growth, why young people benefit from learning these skills early, and how simple daily habits can shape long term success in academics, athletics, and life.

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Curiosity Corner Featuring Dr. Nathaniel Zinsser (ep2) | The John Cooper School

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How to respond to your child’s “annoying” behavior?

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When Good Parenting Advice Doesn’t Work (and That’s Okay)

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When Good Parenting Advice Doesn’t Work (and That’s Okay)

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Screenagers Blog | When Good Parenting Advice Doesn’t Work (and That’s Okay)

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Parenting in this digital age is full of challenges. I imagine many of you are nodding in agreement. And when we look for advice online, it can feel like a sea of perfect experts with perfect advice: “Just follow these three easy steps and everything will fall into place.” In this week’s blog, I share a story about a moment with my daughter Tessa that did not go quite as planned but ended up teaching us both something important.

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16 Conversations to Help Tweens and Teens Grow into Confident, Caring Young Men (https://www.talktoyourboys.com)

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Comprender y Abordar el Vínculo entre la Negligencia (Afluente) y el Consumo de Sustancias en Adolescentes

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Comprender y Abordar el Vínculo entre la Negligencia (Afluente) y el Consumo de Sustancias en Adolescentes

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Comprender y Abordar el Vínculo entre la Negligencia (Afluente) y el Consumo de Sustancias en Adolescentes

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Understanding and Addressing the Link Between (Affluent) Neglect and Adolescent Substance Abuse

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Understanding and Addressing the Link Between (Affluent) Neglect and Adolescent Substance Abuse

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This resource includes data as well as suggestions for schools and families.

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Understanding and Addressing the Link Between (Affluent) Neglect and Adolescent Substance Abuse

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When we picture students at risk for substance use, we may think of visible hardship: poverty, instability, or trauma. Still, risk doesn’t always look like struggle. What about the students who seem to have it all? Explore practical tips for schools and parents addressing the link between affluent neglect and adolescent substance abuse.

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Even though parents know their children best, this guide was developed in partnership with child psychologists and includes best practices for how to have the most effective conversation with kids on a tricky subject like vaping.

This conversation guide is a perfect tool to share with my children about the dangers of vaping. The facts and questions are presented [in] an easy way to understand.
Mackenzie

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You can play a significant role in protecting your child from the dangers of vaping and nicotine dependence. Maintain an open line of communication with your kid, and use the tips and suggestions below as a framework for having a productive conversation.

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Información para padres sobre fumar o vapear

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Información para padres sobre fumar o vapear

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¿Qué hacer si mi hijo fuma o vapea?

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Información para padres sobre fumar o vapear

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Suicide Prevention: 12 Things Parents Can Do to 

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Telefono de la Esperanza - Bogota

Telefono de la Esperanza - Bogota provides mental health support and information to people in Bogota, Colombia.

Tel: (57-1) 323 24 25

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Suicide Prevention: 12 Things Parents Can Do

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By: Eric J. Sigel, MD, FAAP & Maria H. Rahmandar, MD, FAAP

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Depression: Follow Rosalind Wiseman (Author of Queen Bees Wannabes & more) on Instagram

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Depression: Follow Rosalind Wiseman (Author of Queen Bees Wannabes & more) on Instagram

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⚠️Trigger Warning⚠️: Depression

When your child is struggling with depression, it’s one of the hardest things you can face as a parent. In this third video of the series with my oldest son, Elijah, we share what’s helped us navigate those moments—without losing trust or respect for each other.

Here are the three steps that have made a real difference for us:
1️⃣ Give them other people to talk to—you can’t be their only outlet.
2️⃣ Give them space—emotional and physical—so they can breathe.
3️⃣ Let them experience the consequences of their actions before stepping in to help.

It’s not easy, it’s not perfect, and it’s not the same for every family. But these steps have given us a better way to show up for each other.

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Learning form the tragic teen suicide linked to ChatGPT (Source: Screenagers)

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Learning form the tragic teen suicide linked to ChatGPT (Source: Screenagers)

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Screenagers Blog | Learning from the Tragic Teen Suicide Linked to ChatGPT

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You might have heard about the tragic suicide of 16‑year‑old Adam Raine, who was talking with ChatGPT for up to four hours a day. His parents filed a wrongful‑death lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on August 26, 2025, in San Francisco Superior Court. In this blog we talk about the immediate safeguards needed to fix these horrific risks of AI, and offer parents suggestions for how they can talk with their kids about these risks and dealing with strong emotions.

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Chat GPT and Mental Health: What my daughter told Chat GPT before taking her own life.

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Chat GPT and Mental Health: What my daughter told Chat GPT before taking her own life.

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Javier Rodrigo del Castillo Cuervo-Class of 2027-Social and Emotional Counselor

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Javier Rodrigo del Castillo Cuervo-Class of 2027-Social and Emotional Counselor

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Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Javier earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology and a specialization in Educational Psychology in his hometown, later completing a Master’s degree in Education in Madrid, Spain. Over the years, he has worked in a variety of schools and as a university lecturer, dedicated to guiding and supporting teenagers through key stages of their academic and personal growth. He currently serves as the counselor for the Class of 2027, helping students navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and prepare for the future.

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Angela Pizarro - Class of 2028 - Social Emotional Counselor 

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Angela Pizarro - Class of 2028 - Social Emotional Counselor 

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Angela was born in Bogotá and grew up between Colombia and the United States. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a specialization in Bilingual Education, and a Master of Arts in Secondary Education. Since 2017, she has been part of the Exceptional Learners program at Colegio Nueva Granada, fostering inclusive practices for middle and high school students. She is now stepping into a new role as a Social-Emotional Counselor for the Class of 2028, continuing her commitment to supporting student growth, resilience, and well-being.

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Supporting Students In Moments of Crisis

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Supporting Students In Moments of Crisis

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This letter was sent to all MS and HS parents on April 9, 2025 and includes some resources on how to address losses with your child. Note: All Counselors are available to support as needed.

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Support for students in moments of crisis (04-09-25)

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Through Big Moves and New Schools: The Ultimate Parent’s Guide

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Through Big Moves and New Schools: The Ultimate Parent’s Guide

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"Moving to a new country, home and starting at a new school can be both an exciting and daunting experience for any child. For young LGBTQ+ people, these moves can be even more challenging due to concerns about acceptance, finding supportive peers, and navigating unfamiliar social environments. As a parent, your guidance and support are crucial in ensuring that your LGBTQ+ child feels safe, loved, and empowered during these changes." Cath Brew

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Through Big Moves and New Schools: The Ultimate Parent’s Guide

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By Cath Brew Moving to a new country, home and starting at a new school can be both an exciting and daunting experience for any child. For young LGBTQ+

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Life changing for many.  Interesting read filled with good reminders but also a lot of things to think about and reconsider.

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Drugs on Social Media – What Are Youth Being Shown?

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Drugs on Social Media – What Are Youth Being Shown?

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"Remember the days when people worked hard to get limited references to alcohol and cigarettes in TV shows and movies? The glamorization? The ad placements?

Wow, does that seem quaint now?"

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Screenagers Blog | Drugs on Social Media – What Are Youth Being Shown?

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Today I’m sharing a high-level review of what many kids and teens are being shown online in relation to drugs/substances, whether in shows, YouTube, or social media in general. I also offer a technique that you can use for bringing these things up with tweens in your life in a non-confrontational way that is more likely to get them to offer up their opinions on the subject.

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Debunking University Application Myths & Rankings

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Debunking University Application Myths & Rankings

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A resource to go with this month's college counseling parent workshop about debunking university application myths & rankings. All articles on each page are clickable links if you would like additional information about the topics presented.

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Screenagers Blog | Is ‘Hookup Culture’ Really the Norm for College Teens?

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Is ‘Hookup Culture’ Really the Norm for College Teens?

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Is ‘Hookup Culture’ Really the Norm for College Teens?

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‘Hookup Culture’—it’s a phrase that gets tossed around all the time, but what does it really mean? More importantly, how does it shape young people’s relationships, self-worth, and social expectations? The term makes it seem like all teens and young adults are participating, comfortable with it, and accepting of it as just the way things are. But wait—not so fast. Today, I’m sharing insights from teens I spoke to in my recent podcast on this topic, along with myth-busting information from Dr. Lisa Wade who offered advice for parents.

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How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind

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How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind

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#1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind

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How to cope when our teens are mad at us?

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Screenagers Blog | How to Cope When Our Teens Are Mad At Us

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All parents of kids or teens have been there: We realize we need to set a new boundary or limit, often from a desire to ensure healthier media time for our kids, and the result is one very angry child. Sometimes, that anger dissipates quickly, but other times, it can seem like their anger towards us lasts a long time–which can be so challenging for parents to sit with.

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"I feel anxious about."  instead of "I have anxiety." - Powerful and short.

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"I feel anxious about."  instead of "I have anxiety." - Powerful and short.

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Words we use impact our mental health in a positive or a negative way depending on how we phrase it.

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The relationship of Vaping and acute lung inflammation (EVALI).   A must read!

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The relationship of Vaping and acute lung inflammation (EVALI).   A must read!

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EVALI is a serious inflammatory lung condition that often requires hospitalization. Causes may include certain chemicals in vaping products. Symptoms generally affect your breathing, but may also cause abdominal issues, fever and chills. Healthcare providers can treat EVALI, but it’s a new condition and they’re still learning about its effects.

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E-cigarette or vaping-use-associated lung injury (EVALI) causes lung inflammation. Healthcare providers are still learning about long-term effects.

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Andrea Barberena -Class of 2029 - Social Emotional Counselor

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Andrea Barberena -Class of 2029 - Social Emotional Counselor

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Andrea was born in Cali, Colombia, and earned both her undergraduate degree (in Psychology) and Master's degree (in Clinical and Health Psychology) in Bogotá. Over the last 9 years, she has worked in both educational and clinical settings with students ranging from kindergarten to college. She serves as the counselor for the Class of 2029.

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How to Motivate Our Kids Without Nagging Them!

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How to Motivate Our Kids Without Nagging Them!

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The Screenagers Podcast | How to Motivate Our Kids Without Nagging Them!

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A Smart Guide to Simple (Dumb) Phones and Watches

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A Smart Guide to Simple (Dumb) Phones and Watches

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Screenagers Blog | A Smart Guide for Simple (Dumb) Phones and Watches

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As the gift-giving season approaches, many parents consider buying their kids their first phones or connected watches. Before diving into this decision, I want to share my perspective: delaying this purchase as long as possible is often the best approach. If you have decided to move forward, my team and I have worked hard to compile a detailed chart of simple phone and watch recommendations to help you choose the best option.

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Use these tips to help you successfully complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.

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Super scary Snapchat AI and other AI Chatbot companions.

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Screenagers Blog | Super Scary Snapchat AI and Other AI Chatbot Companions

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I try to write things from a calm tone, but today I am pissed and scared. I read a report from a wonderful organization called Voicebox, called Coded Companions, about what young people were experiencing when engaging with Snapchat’s built-in AI chatbot, My AI, and another character chatbot called Replika. The market for AI-based companion platforms, which allow users to build personal, interactive relationships with virtual characters, is growing rapidly, and there are currently around 40 applications available. Let me break this all down for you today — and be prepared to be sad, scared, and mad.

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Join Delaney Ruston, MD, a leading authority on parenting in the digital age and the filmmaker of the award-winning Screenagers movies, as she explores strategies for raising screen-wise and tech-balanced youth. Through interviews with researchers, thought leaders, and young people themselves, The Screenagers Podcast delivers the latest in science along with practical tips. Most episodes are geared for parents, kids and teens to listen to and thus spark common ground for inspired conversations.

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Join Delaney Ruston, MD, a leading authority on parenting in the digital age and the filmmaker of the award-winning Screenagers movies, as she explores strategies for raising screen-wise and tech-balanced youth. Through interviews with researchers, thought leaders, and young people themselves, The Screenagers Podcast delivers the latest in science along with practical tips. Most episodes are geared for parents, kids and teens to listen to and thus spark common ground for inspired conversations.

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Commonwealth Conversation: First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin and Dr. Jonathan Haidt

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In The Anxious Generation website, you can find Book suggestions, Family Resources, News Letters, Videos & Talks, and Podcasts. This is a great resource.

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Explore impactful resources from our aligned organizations and individuals, including books, Substacks, classroom curricula, and parent guides. You can filter these resources by the child’s age and topic area. All materials aim to assist young people, parents, educators, and legislators roll back the phone-based childhood and restore the play-based childhood.

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Sinopsis de La generación ansiosa:
El libro que desvela las causas del colapso psicológico de la Generación Z
La salud mental de los niños y adolescentes se derrumba. Desde 2010, en los países desarrollados se ha observado un inquietante y pronunciado aumento en el número de jóvenes diagnosticados con ansiedad, depresión y otros trastornos psicológicos. Pero ¿qué es lo que ha ocurrido?

El reputado psicólogo social y autor bestseller Jonathan Haidt ha dedicado su carrera a exponer verdades incómodas apoyadas en la evidencia científica dentro de los espacios más delicados: desde comunidades polarizadas por la política y la religión hasta campus universitarios enfrentados en guerras culturales.

En este nuevo libro, Haidt se ocupa de la emergencia de salud pública que afecta a los adolescentes. La generación que llegó a la pubertad alrededor de 2009 desarrolló su autopercepción en el marco de cambios tecnológicos y culturales profundos, como el uso extendido de los smartphones y de unas redes sociales adictivas. Como consecuencia de ello, les ha tocado crecer en una especie de mundo virtual sin interacciones con personas de carne y hueso; y mientras los adultos comenzaron a sobreproteger a esos niños en la vida real, los dejaron involuntariamente desamparados en el brutal universo online.

A partir de las últimas investigaciones psicológicas y biológicas, La generación ansiosa ofrece a los padres, profesores, compañías tecnológicas y gobiernos orientación sobre las medidas que se pueden tomar para convertir a una adolescencia sobreprotegida en una más humana y libre.

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La generación ansiosa, de Jonathan Haidt. El libro que desvela las causas del colapso psicológico de la Generación Z

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"Every single parent needs to stop what they are doing and read this book immediately. Jonathan Haidt is the most important Psychologist in the world today, and this is the most important book on the topic that's reshaping your child's life right now." Johann Hari - NY Times bestselling author of Stolen Focus

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The Truth About College Admission - Blog

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The college admission experience can be overwhelming and complicated. This podcast helps students and the adults who support them cut through the noise around searching for, applying to, and deciding on a college. In each episode, you can expect guests who are national experts working in the field of college admission and enrollment who will give you honest takes, helpful perspective, and in many cases some much needed levity and solace.

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Book - Where You Go is Not Who You'll Be

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College admissions has turned into a terrifying and occasionally devastating process, preceded by test prep, tutors, all sorts of stratagems, all kinds of rankings, and a conviction among too many young people that their futures will be determined and their worth established by which schools say yes and which say no. In Where You Go is Not Who You'll Be, Frank Bruni explains why this mindset is wrong, giving students and their parents a new perspective on this brutal, deeply flawed competition and a path out of the anxiety that it provokes.

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Read award-winning journalist Frank Bruni's New York Times bestseller: an inspiring manifesto about everything wrong with today's frenzied college admissions process and how to make the most of your college years. Where You Go is Not Who You'll Be , Frank Bruni explains why this mindset is wrong, giving students and their parents a new perspective on this brutal, deeply flawed competition and a path out of the anxiety that it provokes., shows that the Ivy League has no monopoly on corner offices, governors' mansions, or the most prestigious academic and scientific grants. Through statistics, surveys, and the stories of hugely successful people, he demonstrates that many kinds of colleges serve as ideal springboards. And he illuminates how to make the most of them. What matters in the end are students' efforts in and out of the classroom, not the name on their diploma.

Over the last few decades, Americans have turned college admissions into a terrifying and occasionally devastating process, preceded by test prep, tutors, all sorts of stratagems, all kinds of rankings, and a conviction among too many young people that their futures will be determined and their worth established by which schools say yes and which say no.

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Bruni, a bestselling author and a columnist for the New York Times

Where you go isn't who you'll be. Americans need to hear that--and this indispensable manifesto says it with eloquence and respect for the real promise of higher education.

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Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania

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Book - The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together

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The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together [Barnard, Brennan, Rick Clark] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together

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For nearly 40 years, the Fiske Guide to Colleges has been the leading guide to 320+ four-year schools. Fully updated and expanded every year, Fiske is a great source of information for college-bound students and their parents. Helpful, honest, and straightforward, the Fiske Guide to Colleges delivers an insider's look at what it's really like to be a student at the "best and most interesting" schools in the United States, plus Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland―so you can find the best fits for you.

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"The best college guide you can buy."― USA Today

The top college guide recommended by high school counselors, with all the information needed to find the school that's right for you.

Every college and university has a story, and no one tells those stories like former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske. That's why, for nearly 40 years, the Fiske Guide to Colleges has been the leading guide to 320+ four-year schools, including quotes from real students and information you won't find on college websites.

Fully updated and expanded every year, Fiske is the most authoritative source of information for college-bound students and their parents. Helpful, honest, and straightforward, the Fiske Guide to Colleges delivers an insider's look at what it's really like to be a student at the "best and most interesting" schools in the United States, plus Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland―so you can find the best fits for you.

In addition to detailed and candid stories on each school, you will find:

A self-quiz to help you understand what you are really looking for in a college

Lists of strong programs and popular majors at each college

"Overlap" listings to help you expand your options

Indexes that break down schools by state, price, and average debt

Exclusive academic, social, and quality-of-life ratings

All the basics, including financial aid stats and acceptance rates

Plus a special section highlighting the 20 public and private Best Buy schools―colleges that provide the best educational value

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Where do we start? This is the question on the minds of students, their families, and other supporters who are just beginning the college search and application experience. There is certainly no shortage of noise about admission and it can lead to information overload and/or straight-out falsities.

As a new group of students enters into the admission cycle, I conducted an informal poll of my colleagues in high schools and colleges to crowdsource the most recommended resources. I collected the books, websites, blogs, and podcasts most often cited and culled the list to help focus your search. Again, this was an unscientific poll, but all great resources with which to start. (And no, I did not stuff the ballots in favor of my book/podcast.)
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Whether you are beginning your search, writing your essay, or wanting a broader perspective on the admission and financial aid landscape, here are the top ten books (listed alphabetically with descriptions from their publishers) to head you in the right direction. I added two extra credit readings for the overachievers among us.

" College Essay Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Successful College Admissions Essay" by Ethan Sawyer

"Writing a college admission essay doesn't have to be stressful. College counselor Ethan Sawyer (aka The College Essay Guy) will show you that there are only four (really, four!) types of college admission essays."

"The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions: A Conversation about Education, Parenting, and Race" by Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown

"Finding the right college is a challenge for all students. But Black families face additional challenges and questions while navigating the admissions process. In The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions, veteran admissions experts Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown share provocative insights and demystify this complex process to answer important questions from where to apply to how to get in."

"The College Finder" by Steven R. Antonoff

"A unique resource for finding out about college majors, costs, athletics, religion, quality, and much more. Essentially a book of lists, this is the way to identify colleges where students will get in and fit in!"

"The Colleges that Change Lives" by Loren Pope

" Colleges That Change Lives remains the definitive guide for high school students (and their parents) who are looking for more in their college education than football, frat parties, and giant lectures. Building on the foundation of landmark author Loren Pope, Oswald spent more than a year visiting 40 colleges, speaking with students, faculty, and alumni to create these vivid and concise portraits."

" The Debt Trap: How Student Loans Became a National Catastrophe" by Josh Mitchell

"As he charts the 'jaw-dropping' seventy-year history of student debt in America, Mitchell never loses sight of the countless student victims ensnared by an exploitative system that depends on their debt. Mitchell also draws alarming parallels to the housing crisis in the late 2000s, showing the catastrophic consequences student debt has had on families and the nation's future. Mitchell's character-driven narrative is "necessary reading" (The New York Times) for anyone wanting to understand the central economic issue of our day."

"The Fiske Guide to Colleges" by Edward Fiske

"Fully updated and expanded every year, Fiske is the most authoritative source of information for college-bound students and their parents. Helpful, honest, and straightforward, the Fiske Guide to Colleges delivers an insider's look at what it's really like to be a student at the "best and most interesting" schools in the United States, plus Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland―so you can find the best fits for you."

"The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make" by Ron Leiber

"Sending a teenager to a flagship state university for four years of on-campus living costs more than $100,000 in many parts of the United States. Meanwhile, many families of freshmen attending selective private colleges will spend triple-over $300,000. With the same passion, smarts, and humor that infuse his personal finance column, Ron Lieber offers a much-needed roadmap to help families navigate this difficult and often confusing journey."

"The Truth About College Admissions: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together" by Brennan Barnard & Rick Clark

"The Truth about College Admission is the easy-to-follow, comprehensive, go-to guide for families. The expert authors―with inside knowledge from both the high school and university sides of the experience―provide critical advice, thoughtful strategies, helpful direction, and invaluable reassurance during the long and often bewildering college admission journey."

"Where you Go is Not Who'll You Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania" by Frank Bruni

"Over the last few decades, Americans have turned college admissions into a terrifying and occasionally devastating process, preceded by test prep, tutors, all sorts of stratagems, all kinds of rankings, and a conviction among too many young people that their futures will be determined and their worth established by which schools say yes and which say no. In Where You Go is Not Who You'll Be, Frank Bruni explains why this mindset is wrong, giving students and their parents a new perspective on this brutal, deeply flawed competition and a path out of the anxiety that it provokes."

"Who Gets in and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions" by Jeff Selingo

"Getting into a top-ranked college has never seemed more impossible, with acceptance rates at some elite universities dipping into the single digits. In Who Gets In and Why, journalist and higher education expert Jeffrey Selingo dispels entrenched notions of how to compete and win at the admissions game and reveals that teenagers and parents have much to gain by broadening their notion of what qualifies as a "good college." Hint: it's not all about the sticker on the car window."
Extra Credit: "Breaking Ranks: How the Rankings Industry Rules Higher Education and What to Do about It" by Colin Diver
"Since U.S. News & World Report first published a college ranking in 1983, the rankings industry has become a self-appointed judge, declaring winners and losers among America's colleges and universities. In this revealing account, Colin Diver shows how popular rankings have induced college applicants to focus solely on pedigree and prestige, while tempting educators to sacrifice academic integrity for short-term competitive advantage. By forcing colleges into standardized "best-college" hierarchies, he argues, rankings have threatened the institutional diversity, intellectual rigor, and social mobility that is the genius of American higher education."

" The Inequality Machine: How College Divides Us" (previously published as: The Years That Matter Most) by Paul Tough
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"An indelible and explosive book on the glaring injustices of higher education, including unfair admissions tests, entrenched racial barriers, and crushing student debt. Now updated and expanded for the pandemic era. When higher education works the way it's supposed to, there is no better tool for social mobility - for lifting young people out of challenging circumstances and into the middle class and beyond. In reality, though, American colleges and universities have become the ultimate tool of social immobility - a system that secures a comfortable future for the children of the wealthy while throwing roadblocks in the way of students from struggling families."

Google "college admission" and you will get millions of results. To save you time scrolling, the top ten most recommended are below with a few extra credit suggestions for good measure.
College Guidance Network (CGN)
"BigFuture® is a free, comprehensive set of digital resources that helps all students take a productive first step after high school. With feedback from students, insights from professionals, and over 100 years of College Board expertise, the BigFuture personalized dashboard simplifies a complex process into key actions across three categories: Plan for College, Pay for College and Explore Careers."
College Navigator
"Our mission is to empower school counselors to better support their college and career-bound students-along with their families-to confidently navigate the college admissions process to make good, financially responsible decisions. Our goal is to provide all students and parents access to top experts and unbiased information to achieve the best possible outcomes and the greatest long-term success. We use virtual technology and high-quality audio-visual production to bring the best experts into the living room of every college-bound student. We give students and their families the tools they need to navigate the college selection and admissions process."
College Scorecard
"Our mission is to provide scientific evidence on which to ground education practice and policy and to share this information in formats that are useful and accessible to educators, parents, policymakers, researchers, and the public."
CollegeXpress
"The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard has the most reliable data on college costs, graduation, and post-college earnings."

"CollegeXpress is a college search and planning website. We feature comprehensive College and Scholarship Search tools, tons of informational articles and advice, college lists and rankings, and one-click college recruitment."
Federal Student Aid
"FairTest's work to minimize the role of standardized tests as gatekeepers to higher education. Through research, media, presentations, and public awareness campaigns, we've led the test-optional movement that has led to a drastic reduction in reliance on standardized tests in admissions to universities and graduate schools."

"Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, our more than 1,400 employees help make college education possible for more than 10 million students each year."
Degree Choices
"Finaid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice, and tools - on or off the web"
MyinTuition
"Degree Choices is a team of education researchers working together to provide valuable financial advice and guide prospective students to find schools and careers that best suit their needs."
Extra Credit: College Greenlight
"MyinTuition is a tool that, in only three minutes, provides a personalized estimate of what it would cost an individual to attend college."
Get Schooled
"College Greenlight is the leading advocacy network dedicated to supporting first-generation, lower-income, and historically underrepresented students on their path to higher education. Launched in 2012, College Greenlight helps thousands of qualified, motivated students connect with colleges and universities to find their best college fit and financial support."

"Get Schooled is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people get to college, find first jobs, and succeed in both."
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"Scoir expands college access and improves student outcomes by connecting students, supporters, high schools, and colleges for a better admissions experience."
Georgia Tech Admission Blog Higher Ed Data Stories Tulane University Admission Blog Listen to This:
There are many great blogs about college admission, ranging from basic advice for admission newbies to the wonky "inside baseball" college admission sites offering nuanced insight for the experienced professional. You can often find college-specific blogs that have posts about admission statistics, policies, and information on college programs or offerings. From MIT, Tufts, and Yale to the University of Virginia, University of Pennsylvania, University of Illinois, and many more, you can learn more about campus life, their admission process, and advice for applying. The following three blogs provide were the most recommended by colleagues for those wanting a more comprehensive perspective on admission:
College Admission Decoded
Not one for reading? There are also some engaging podcasts for your commute to school or work.
College Admission Insider
"College Admissions Decoded is produced by the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Every episode features insiders from the world of admissions breaking down the facts, myths, and rules of engagement for today's college landscape."
Inside Admission
"On each episode of College Admissions Insider, we talk to real college admissions counselors and other professionals to bring you expert advice for your college journey - from the initial search through enrollment and beyond. Learn how to find the right college fit, build a list of finalists, create an application that gets noticed, and much more. This podcast is an initiative of Bucknell University but is designed for students applying to any school."
The Admission Beat
"Inside Admission features professionals - admission deans and directors, school counselors, authors, researchers, and others - in and around college admission telling their personal college search stories and offering a behind-the-scenes look at their world with a goal of reducing stress and increasing transparency for students navigating this process and the parents and counselors supporting them."
The Truth about College Admission
"On the Admissions Beat, veteran dean of admissions Lee Coffin from Dartmouth College provides high school juniors, seniors, and parents, as well as their counselors and other mentors, with "news you can use" at each step on the pathway to college. With a welcoming, reassuring perspective and an approach intended to build confidence in prospective applicants, Dean Coffin offers credible information, insights, and guidance - from the earliest days of the college search, to applications, decision-making, and arrival on campus. He does so by drawing on nearly 30 years of experience as an admissions leader at some of the nation's most prestigious institutions."
Your College-Bound Kid
"The college admission experience can be overwhelming and complicated. This podcast helps students and the adults who support them cut through the noise around searching for, applying to, and deciding on a college. In each episode, you can expect guests who are national experts working in the field of college admission and enrollment who will give you honest takes, helpful perspective, and in many cases some much-needed levity and solace."

"Learn key strategies and hear true stories on topics ranging from building the right college list, getting admitted to the colleges on your list; how to pay for college, and even choosing the right career."

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Join Delaney Ruston, MD, a leading authority on parenting in the digital age and the filmmaker of the award-winning Screenagers movies, as she explores strategies for raising screen-wise and tech-balanced youth. Through interviews with researchers, thought leaders, and young people themselves, The Screenagers Podcast delivers the latest in science along with practical tips. Most episodes are geared for parents, kids and teens to listen to and thus spark common ground for inspired conversations.

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The New York Times

In the New York Times this last week, there was an article about social media and teens. The article's brilliant graphic captured our young people's digital and emotional reality. The image is all the notifications on their phones, laptops, tablets, etc.

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There is stress that comes with so many things flying at them. In my movie, Screenagers Next Chapter: Mental Health in the Digital Age, one teen says,

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"I'll send streaks at 8 AM. I'll put my phone down, I'll go eat breakfast, I'll shower. I'll do whatever. I come back at 8:45. I'll have like 17 different Snaps from people. And then I'll have people asking me about homework. Just the sheer amount of things that you have to check up on and make sure you're not ignoring them. They know you're not ignoring them. It's a lot."

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In response to this and other phone-based stressors, it's exciting that more and more schools are adopting Away For The Day!

What can we do as adults in our youth lives? Today, I offer a story you can share with them that brings up fruitful discussion points to grapple with together. In addition, if this story inspires you to tweak your own phone (tablet, etc. ) screen notification settings, tell your kids ( students, athletes, etc.) about it. In this way, you will be MODELING to them the act of doing an assessment/intervention to decrease tech dictating you vs. the other way around.
My story
Know oneself. There is one area I know about myself well: If I get a text alert, I want to check it. And it causes a distinct itch under my skin until I do so.

Therefore, I have my phone set only to notify me of texts.

I had a new realization this weekend. I went on my monthly solo hike in the mountains near Seattle (truth be told, it is only my third month doing so, and thus, I am far from earning any Eagle Scout Badge any time soon).

I got a text while hiking with my phone (which I brought primarily for the trail map and GPS). The text was from someone asking me to donate money. A short time later, I got another text, and this time, it was someone asking me to do something for a political candidate.

The first thing that went through my head is that there has been serious speculation that spam is indeed on the rise, given the ease with which these new large language AI models can so easily generate content.

The second thing that went through my head was, "Wait, Delaney, this is ridiculous. Turn off your text notifications altogether while you are hiking." I did so and immediately felt a strong sense of relief.

As I continued to hike, I thought about why I had notifications for texts anyway. What if I make it a point when I take a break from work to check my texts? Not only will I not get interrupted, but it will be at a time when I can respond more thoughtfully.

So, I have since kept my notifications off.
But there is a potential downside
I realize that not having the notification on means I can be tempted to pick up my phone MORE OFTEN to see if there is a new text. I was doing this the other afternoon and realized I would need to be very conscious to avoid getting into this trap.

As an aside, my phone ringer is usually on, so family and such can reach me unless I am seeing patients. In this case, I will see the missed call and respond later.
Using the "Do Not Disturb" Feature
Since I only got notifications from my texts, I could easily go into my iPhone settings and turn that notification off.

Some people have notifications from many sources and find it easier to put on Do Not Disturb. Let me explain how:

For people with iPhones, one can go into Settings:

1. Find "Focus,"

2. Go to the Do Not Disturb option

3. Adjust your notification setting - be it for one time or set up a schedule. For example, a person can set it to be on Do Not Disturb every day from 7 AM to 9 AM or 9 AM to 5 PM. You get the gist. In this mode, you can set it to allow you to be "disturbed" by certain people, i.e., your family.

(For people with Android phones the process is very similar, but can vary depending on which phone and software version you have. Here is Google's own guidance on this.)

Ideally, if students are allowed access to their phones at school, their Do Not Disturb function should be on for school hours.

For all the years I have had a smartphone, the best move I have made is not having notifications other than texts. I highly recommend it. Now, I know myself better and will try to allow text notifications rarely. We are all evolving. We are all trying to know ourselves better.

Talking with youth about our thoughts about our relationship with notifications will benefit them. It's not about modeling perfectionism. It's about modeling how you think about the situation and ways you are trying to improve it. We're modeling problem-solving!

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Questions to get the conversation started:

1. What are the benefits of notifications?

2. What are the downsides of notifications?

3. What do you think about Delaney's dilemma that when she turned off her text notifications, she realized it was tempting to check her phone more?

4. What are our current notifications?

5. Let's all open up our settings and see if there are any things we want to stop notifications on.

6. What about the idea of using the Do Not Disturb feature?

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Screenagers Blog | Navigate Notification Overload: Ways parents can help kids

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In the New York Times this last week, there was an article about social media and teens. The article's brilliant graphic captured our young people's digital and emotional reality. The image is all the notifications on their phones, laptops, tablets, etc.

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