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College Acceptance and Rejection Considerations

By Ellen Gibran-Hesse · 16 years ago

I am an attorney and life coach who helps parents with young adults still living at home as well helping young adults achieve independence. With two sons in college, I remember quite well the frantic ...

When College Isn't a Choice

By Ellen Gibran-Hesse · 16 years ago

Recently I was having dinner with several girl friends. After the frantic winter holidays, it was nice to just relax. Mary (not her real name) shared some family news that was a bit astounding for ...

Parenting Your High School Graduate

By Ellen Gibran-Hesse · 17 years ago

I am a life coach for parents with young adults who have failed to launch and for young adults navigating the early years of independence. I am also a lawyer and single mom. I have ...