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COLLEGE PREP SERIES: THE “BEFORE YOU ARRIVE” SUMMER GUIDE From smart packing and dorm setup to roommate tips, this guide breaks down exactly what your child needs to do ahead of move-in day. EMOTIONAL SUPPRESSION IN BOYS: IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING LANGUAGE A conversation about teaching boys the language of feelings and how to express what they feel—instead of shutting it down. 12 PERFECTION OR PRESSURE? RECOGNIZING ANXIETY IN HIGH-ACHIEVING KIDS A personal reflection exploring how perfectionism in young children can quietly do more harm than good. 14 16 THE “PERFECT” MOM The reality of the “perfect” mom—offering an honest look at how to navigate the pressures with real support, balance, and self-worth.
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