This is a special 6-week editorial series called “LifeEDU” sponsored by Coca-Cola’s #FortheDream program, where we arm parents with tips & recommendations on how to take advantage of the summer period to positively influence the transition between high school to college…and beyond. Yes, a college education is very expensive – even for public institutions –… [Read More]
College Prep
[En Español] Conversaciones sobre la universidad que debes tener con tu adolescente antes de comenzar el último año de escuela secundaria
Para la versión en inglés, oprima AQUÍ. Esta es una serie editorial especial llamado “LifeEDU,” patrocinado por el programa #FortheDream de Coca-Cola, donde brindamos a los padres hispanos consejos y recomendaciones sobre la manera de aprovechar el período de verano para influir positivamente en la transición entre la escuela secundaria a la universidad … y más allá. Los… [Read More]
[VIDEO] College Conversations with Your Teen Before High School Senior Year
For the Spanish version, please click HERE. This is a special 6-week editorial series called “LifeEDU” sponsored by Coca-Cola’s #FortheDream program, where we arm parents with tips & recommendations on how to take advantage of the summer period to positively influence the transition between high school to college…and beyond. Teens usually take advantage of the summer… [Read More]
5 beneficios de involucrarte en el proceso de elegir la universidad de tu adolescente
Por: Anllelic Lozada, M.S. , Los Tweens “Tia-in-Charge” Aunque aun no tengo hijos y soy una orgullosa P.A.N.K, puedo decir que el último semestre como high school senior marcó para siempre mi vida – y la de mis padres. Siendo hija única, el hecho de irme de mi casa en Puerto Rico para estudiar en Miami fué… [Read More]
Teach older kids to save money- New Couwalla App can Help
Los Tweens & Teens was invited to shop with the Couwalla App and provided a mall gift card to test it. As always, all opinions are our own. Do you talk to your growing kids about how to save money? I often do talk about saving but I don’t specifically teach them about saving with… [Read More]
Florida Parents: Are You Saving For College?
If you’re an adult living in Florida- chances are you’ve heard of the Florida PrePaid Scholarship Program. But are you saving for your child or loved one’s college and future education? There is no other experience that illustrates just how fast time passes than parenting. One moment you are bringing your baby (or babies) home… [Read More]
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Announces Inductees for 13th Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Gala
Last week Los Tweens & Teens had the privilege of live-tweeting the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s 13th Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Gala. We were proud to celebrate one of the largest not-for-profit organization’s supporting Hispanic American higher education. In a room full of notable honorees it was difficult not to think, in a few years… [Read More]
College Savings- Are you Ready?
We wrote this post as part of our participation in a blog tour for Latina Mom Bloggers on behalf of MassMutual and received compensation to thank us for taking the time to participate. However, all opinions expressed are certainly our own. When our ‘chiquitos’ were born the world took on an entirely new meaning. Our… [Read More]