New Podcast: Micro Communities
In this short podcast, I explain what a micro community is and what you need to do to set one up. I’ve included a micro community checklist in the Emergency […]
School Has Started. Help with Homework Angst
School is starting, and that means homework, an age-old source of angst for many families. I remember crying as my father tried to explain algebra to me during homework help […]
Think Child Care is Expensive? Just Wait for Elder Care
If you think child care is expensive, brace yourself for elder care. Nursing homes charge upwards of $100,000 per year, which is about EIGHT TIMES more expensive than child care. […]
Some Good Political News for a Change
After 31 months of Trump in the highest American office, political fatigue has set in with the sensory overload. So here’s some good news in the political world: California Governor Gavin Newsom […]
How to Avoid Red Flags for College Admissions
College admission officers read thousands – literally – of applications each year so they have seen all kinds of interesting scenarios. They carefully review applications looking for students who will […]
Video: A Day Without Single-Use Plastic
Take a peek into the life of 2019 California Mother of the Year as she shows you how to go through a day without using a single piece of single-use […]
Susan Interviewed about Project Merit Book on School for Startups Radio!
Susan is spreading the news about ProjectMerit and the book Beat the College Admissions Game with ProjectMerit! Her latest interview is with Jim Beach of School for Startups Radio. The interview is […]
USC Most Affected By College Admissions Scandal
USC, or the University of Spoiled Children – also known as University of Southern California – is now known to as being the most afflicted by the college admissions scandal. […]
Measles and Mumps in College Dorms
College dorms, classrooms, and dining halls can be cesspools of germs and viruses. Students share drinks and hygiene isn’t always a priority – hence, remember dorm bathrooms the morning after […]
Watch Out Harvard, Amazon University May Revolutionize Higher Education
There’s a huge gap between what skills colleges teach and what skills employers expect. Colleges were originally designed to provide a liberal art and basic science research education. But today, […]