The College Counseling Mom Podcast: It’s Fine, I’m Fine, My Kid’s in High School.

This episode provides a humorous and relatable guide to navigating financial aid for college, focusing on FAFSA, CSS, merit aid, and scholarships.

Lindsay Phillips explains why parents feel overwhelmed despite extensive college research, arguing it's a navigation problem, not an information gap.

The host explains the Common Data Set, a standardized report published by colleges that contains crucial admissions and financial aid data.

Host Lindsay, a college counselor and mom, shares a personal story about her son's vague college preference ('I want it to feel like home') to teach parents a framework for translating emotional answers into concrete search filters.

The host shares the personal story of how her son received a full ride to the University of Alabama's honors college—an opportunity they almost missed because the school was initially just a strategic backup.

Colleges want depth, not a "laundry list" of 10 clubs and activities.

Host Lindsay, a college counselor, explains why relying solely on popular college rankings is a mistake and provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to discovering the best-fit schools using specific online tools, strategic filtering, and outcome-focused research.

This episode explores why teenagers often feel 'off' and provides parents with practical strategies to support them without overdoing it.

Lindsay shares personal stories about her sons growing up during the holidays, reflecting on the mix of gratitude and heartache in parenting teens.

Host Lindsay Phillips addresses parents of high school juniors, explaining why January is an ideal time to reset college preparation efforts without panic.

Lindsay opens with a senior mom's email saying the process is "just not what I envisioned it to be" and calls the gap between expectation and reality "its own kind of grief." She explains that students who shut parents out are carrying "the biggest decision of their life so far" and advises parents not to push harder or go around them.

The host debunks common myths that cause stress for parents of high school juniors during the college preparation process.

The host reflects on a tough year and the emotional transition of her oldest child going to college, offering honest guidance for parents.

Host Lindsay Phillips launches a podcast offering practical advice and emotional support for parents navigating high school and college preparation.