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August is the time to start preparing for your first year in college. Move-in day is quickly approaching, and if you’re commuting, getting your parking pass early could be a lifesaver. Moving out of your childhood home and being more independent is an important change of life, but it can also be scary. There is no correct way to experience college, just make sure you’re doing what’s best for you. Roommates are a big part…

 National Book Lover’s Day is August 9th! Celebrate this year by reading a new book or an old favorite. If you’re at the beach, curled up on the couch, or on a long road trip with a book in hand, sit back, relax, and get reading! National Book Lover’s Day is also a great way to encourage your kids to do some reading. Maybe they still have some required summer reading to do, or they’ve…

  Here is some important information about Tremont School: “The Tremont School, a growing, young independent middle and high school, serving over 50 students from 20 towns across Greater Boston, is moving to 758 Marrett Road in Lexington.  They are relocating their five-year old program from the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church in Weston to their own 16,000 square foot facility for the 2016-2017 school year.  The new facility will provide for growth and full…

Have you ever found yourself wishing there was a class in high school that taught you how to budget your money, manage your time and stress, or how to purchase property? If you took this class, do think you’d be prepared for the real world? I hear so many people saying that they were unprepared when they graduated from high school. College is often the first time people are treated like adults, so why not…

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t shudder just a little bit when I see that first “back to school” commercial on TV. Although I love the beginning of the school year because it’s a fresh start, that doesn’t stop the nerves of a brand new school year. Even though it’s still July, I have seen “back to school” signs in places where they sell school supplies. I walked down the aisles and everything…

Do you love reading? Do you want to become a “Reading Superhero?” Register now to Scholastic’s Summer Reading Challenge and get reading! Although the contest has already begun, it’s not too late to sign up. The contest began in May and goes until September 9th. It’s a simple task that requires, reading, logging, and fun. To compete, you must read for as many minutes you can and keep track of your progress. You will then…