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49 Awesome Holiday Movies For Teens: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Planning a movie night with teens? Here are some great holiday movies for teens, including three major holidays. There are some great choices for Halloween movies for teens, Thanksgiving movies for teens, and Christmas movies for teens. As you plan family activities with teens, movies are a great choice!

Best Halloween Decor For A Dorm Room: 9 Spooky Ideas!
Halloween decor for a dorm room is a fun way for teens to get into the season. Finding Halloween dorm room decor is fun. I chose small, inexpensive, and easy to either throw away or store flat until next year. Have fun with Halloween in college!

Ideas For Parents in August: 10+ Timely Wins
Here are ideas for parents in August! It’s back to school, and all that entails. Look for August scholarships, school success tips, and information about all sorts of student loans in this post.

25+ Advent Calendars That Teens Will Love!
Finding advent calendars that teens will love is so fun! Holidays with teens are different than when they were little, but there are holiday ideas for teenagers that they will enjoy! Make Christmas fun with an advent calendar for teenagers.

Why Should I Shop On Amazon?: 17+ Great Deals!
Why Should I Shop On Amazon? This post answers the question, "Why should I shop on Amazon?" There are so many things to love about Amazon! Let me count the ways... I'm telling you that I have learned so much about Amazon while writing this post! The options are...

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
