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BLOG Academics, Career & Leadership Development
The Balancing Act
4:00. One more hour of work emails, then pick up Daisy from daycare and head home to start dinner. Henry’s swim class was cancelled, so we can squeeze in play time before baths. If bedtime goes smooth, I can knock out the essay for my Microeconomics class by 10:30. Then I can…
Friday, June 28, 2024
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BLOG College Preparation, Parents
Parenting Young Adults: How to Trust God Through Change
Parenting is a critical responsibility and privilege that requires active participation from the moment a child is born until God calls either the parent or the child to their forever home with Him. In the early days of parenting, the duties include making sure our children are…
Friday, June 7, 2024
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BLOG College Preparation, Students
College Admissions 101: Preparing for the Fall
So—you’ve applied to your top schools, been admitted to most of them, completed the FAFSA, applied for scholarships, discussed your award letters, and made a final decision, paying a deposit at your chosen school. Now…
Friday, May 31, 2024
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BLOG Career & Leadership Development
20 Must-Know Resume Tips
Northwestern’s Career Development office has put together a list of 20 tips to help you make a great first impression and land the interview.
Friday, January 12, 2024
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BLOG Academics
Be the CEO of Your Freshman Year
Starting college, whether as a dual enrollment or traditional undergraduate student, is an exciting time. There are so many opportunities for learning, personal growth, and fun. Besides the obvious “tips” of going to…
Friday, October 6, 2023
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BLOG College Preparation, Faculty
3 Reasons It Is Important To Have Professors Who Still Work In Their Field
The opportunity to learn from “practicing faculty” brings a lot of value to education. These are professors who continue to work in the field in which they teach. Here are three reasons why it is valuable to have…
Thursday, January 19, 2023
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BLOG Parents
3 Myths About Degrees in the Humanities
Most people pursuing a college degree hope to have a career in their field of study. Yes, we want to love what we do, but we also have practical needs. “The humanities” according to Britannica is the study of all…
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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BLOG Parents
Not My Way
From birth to present, parenting is a crash course in out-of-control. The truth is, I cannot parent my children the way I want to—not because I am incapable, but because they won’t allow me to. Each child is receptive…
Friday, June 17, 2022
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BLOG Parents
The Other Side of Anger
The world will always be a challenging place to live. We hope our young adult children will have the emotional skills to approach anger with self-reflection instead of self-defense. Helping them to process their anger…
Monday, March 21, 2022
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BLOG Parents
Laying Bricks or Building the Kingdom?
The parable of the three bricklayers was retold as a reminder that knowing our purpose brings our life’s motivations to our work, which brings our work to life. The story echoes the real experience of Christopher…
Thursday, February 17, 2022
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BLOG Parents
Living in Context
With another in person semester underway, this year finds us getting on with UNW campus life in the midst of COVID-19. Yes, the United States has more cases of the virus in 2021 than in 2020. Yes, Minnesota is still…
Saturday, January 1, 2022
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BLOG Academics, College Preparation
Advice from Adult Students on Returning to the Classroom
Many adults struggle with the thought of going back to school. They know more education can mean a higher earning potential, but allowing themselves to take a leap of faith can often feel overwhelming. University of…
Saturday, December 28, 2019
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BLOG Parents
Good Grief
The song written for the timeless TV special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, goes on to say, “Happiness and cheer, fun for all that children call their favorite time of year.” I beg to differ. Presuming it is a joyous,…
Monday, December 2, 2019
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BLOG Parents
To Tell the Truth
I admit I am wary of actions that put me in physical danger. I am sitting in the urgent care lobby, waiting and writing while my husband is getting stitches on a couple of good-sized gashes. He’s a handy guy with a…
Monday, November 4, 2019
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BLOG Parents
Try This At Home
I admit I am wary of actions that put me in physical danger. I am sitting in the urgent care lobby, waiting and writing while my husband is getting stitches on a couple of good-sized gashes. He’s a handy guy with a…
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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BLOG Parents
WITH or WITHOUT?
Is it just our human nature to focus on our lack instead of our gain? Even if we make change in our diet to improve our health, we think about what favorite food we are giving up to reach our weight loss goal. Why is…
Friday, August 30, 2019
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BLOG Parents
Monumental Moments
I asked my friend, “How was your weekend?” Under usual circumstances, that is a simple question to ask. However, depending on the timing and context, the answer can be quite complex. She is in the middle of major life…
Thursday, August 1, 2019
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BLOG Parents
Lord Give Me Patience—Right Now!
As part of their legacy to me, my two grandfathers doled out lessons in patience. My Papaw Arthur had little tolerance for grumpy grandkids. If a pouty attitude crept out onto a protruding lip, he would be quick to…
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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BLOG Parents
Accept Except?
What does it really mean to accept others as they are? My son recently admitted to me that the people that have the very most exposure to him also get to see the worst of him. “Does that include me?” I asked. The…
Monday, April 29, 2019
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BLOG Parents
Unintentional Influence
My daughter and I have a laughable habit of unintentionally dressing alike. It was her lot in life to have her mother also serving as her high school principal. She could have felt really embarrassed by the many days…
Monday, April 1, 2019
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