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Offering grounded, encouraging guidance for college and teen girls seeking confidence & connection.

This blog also serves the parents, mentors, teachers, and caring adults who want to better understand, connect with, and support the girls they love dearly.

What To Do When Your College Roommate Drives You Crazy

What To Do When Your College Roommate Drives You Crazy

What To Do When Your College Roommate Drives You CrazySuzanne Hanna
Published on: 23/10/2025

College roommates can test your patience, but you don’t have to lose your mind. Discover how exercising emotional maturity is your college secret weapon.

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Free College Study & Assignment Tracker

Free College Study & Assignment Tracker

Free College Study & Assignment TrackerSuzanne Hanna
Published on: 24/09/2025

Stay on top of assignments with this free Google Sheets Study & Assignment Tracker. Organize, plan, and track your assignments easily.

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Go To Class, College Girl

Go To Class, College Girl

Go To Class, College GirlSuzanne Hanna
Published on: 04/09/2025

Skipping class in college feels rebellious and fun, but it quickly becomes a habit that can tank your grades and increase stress. In this post, I break down why skipping class feels so tempting, how it leads to overwhelm and anxiety, and why showing up is the smartest move for college success.

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A Personal Story: My Son's Gap Year Saved Our Relationship

A Personal Story: My Son's Gap Year Saved Our Relationship

A Personal Story: My Son's Gap Year Saved Our RelationshipSuzanne Hanna
Published on: 22/04/2025

Sometimes graduating Seniors aren't ready for college, and that's okay. My son's choice to take a gap year was life-changing. Gap years (including travel) provide kids with real world experiences which encourage personal growth, maturity, and exposure to life outside their bubble.

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She's Graduating, Mom, and You're Not Okay

She's Graduating, Mom, and You're Not Okay

She's Graduating, Mom, and You're Not OkaySuzanne Hanna
Published on: 16/04/2025

Your daughter is graduating high school and you aren't okay. This is normal, Mama. Read about how you can make her transition to college smoother and help her better understand what she'll face.

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Life Isn't Fair: Comparison Will Drive You Crazy (if you let it)

Life Isn't Fair: Comparison Will Drive You Crazy (if you let it)

Life Isn't Fair: Comparison Will Drive You Crazy (if you let it)Suzanne Hanna
Published on: 28/02/2025

Life isn't fair. It's not fair that her legs are longer, that she has a trust fund, that she plays piano by ear. It's not fair. Being in a comparison loop tortures you. Unless you decide to learn from the comparision.

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About Suzanne


Suzanne is a mom of a high school daughter and college son, two Australian Shepherds, and lots of chickens. She is also a wife, life coach, former high school assistant principal, bibliophile, always an English teacher, lover of hiking and nature, and a great cook.

As a trusted professional with 25+ years of experience mentoring hundreds of girls, Suzanne connects with girls and allows them to feel heard and supported. Guiding and listening without judgment or shame, Suzanne teaches girls how to turn around limiting beliefs.

Suzanne is recommended by educators, counselors, former students, current clients, and parents. You can trust Suzanne's expertise: she's one-of-a-kind.

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