Dr. Nancy Berk | Stand-Up Psychology » uncles http://drnancyberk.com Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:42:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Savvy Summers: Siblings to the Rescue http://drnancyberk.com/2012/06/savvy-summers-siblings-to-the-rescue/ http://drnancyberk.com/2012/06/savvy-summers-siblings-to-the-rescue/#comments Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:34:29 +0000 Dr. Nancy Berk http://drnancyberk.com/?p=777 Summer time can have it’s stressful moments. And when teens shift into the “I’m so bored” phase, tension can build. There’s nothing wrong with bringing in reinforcements to help this often tricky situation.

This week, I gave Savvy Auntie some aunt (and uncle) suggestions to keep college-bound teens happy and constructive this summer. The road to higher education is a family affair these days, and, face it, most parents could use a little break. Read more here….

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The identification and acquisition of internships is often an important component of the university experience and career portfolio. The student should drive the process, but families and friends can offer support and guidance. Read more about how aunts and uncles can help maximize the internship search and seizure here on SavvyAuntie.com.

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