As young adults head home for the December holiday soon, many will be having the tough conversation they are dreading more than ever. The conversation of telling their parents they failed their first semester of college. I’m already hearing about these situations from parents who are getting the calls, almost prepping the fall before actually arriving home to avoid the face-to-face conversation. There are many reasons this happens and can have long-term consequences if not de

One of my favorite things to do professionally is participating in conferences. I’m not sure if it’s the educator in me, or the...

Each school year young adults feel the pressure from being asked “What do you want to do with your life?” When I had a high school...