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PHS Week in Review #4
(PHS) Week In Review! How are you this week? Parenting Wisdom "Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is time for home." - Edith Sitwell Such truth in this quote. Winter is such a...
Best Valentine’s Gifts to Give and Get For Teens
Valentine Fun! Valentine's Day can be such a fun time for teens. Even for teens that do not have a special "other person", giving gifts to a bestie or other friends can be fun! Finding the best Valentine's gifts can be a lot of fun, and there are many great activities...
Best Social Justice Books For Teens
Lessons we need to learn... Social justice books for teens are a great way to teach real world lessons that they can continue to learn through their lives. Social justice is an ongoing issue in real life. As a mom, as a teacher, as a person, I need to be willing to...
49 Ideas for Teens at Valentine’s
Teens might act all cool and aloof. But, here is the truth… They love everything you have ever done for the holidays. They love the traditions. Here are some great ideas for teens at Valentine’s.
PHS Week in Review #3
(PHS) Weekly Review! How are you this week? Parenting Wisdom “I love the scents of winter! For me, it’s all about the feeling you get when you smell pumpkin spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, gingerbread and spruce." -Taylor Swift Isn't this true? I am much more likely to light...
About Me
Melanie Prather Studer has spent the last thirty years as a mother and teacher- preschool through middle school. When her kids became teenagers, Melanie started keeping notes and doing research to help her children get a head start on getting into college and ultimately out into the real world.
Resources I Recommend
Learn exactly what you need to talk about with your middle and high schoolers who are planning to go to college and why.
The College Preparation Planner
This 142 page planner has everything you need to organize the college search, preparation, and application process.
How to Win Scholarships
This guide shows exactly what parents can do to help their students prepare their scholarship applications in a way that will set them apart and get them noticed by the judges
