transitioning teens to adulthood


Sleep For Teens Is So Important! 7 Tips That Will Help!
Sleep for teens is an important topic. Creating a regular sleep routine for teens is a great start. Limit electronics in the bedroom and this will help sleep for teenagers. Here are some sleep hacks for teens and ways to sleep better for teens.

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!

How Will We Pay For College Next Fall?!
Are you looking for how to pay for college? Looking for scholarships for college? Do you want to pay for college without loans? It is possible! The best time to start is now. Read on for more tips about how to pay college tuition.

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.

How To Get Ready For College: 7 Things To Know!
You wonder, “How to get ready for college?” There are many things to think about. As you think about college and career planning, there are many balls to keep in the air. College essays, scholarships for college, how to prepare for college applications, and more! Read on to get started with this process…

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
