You want what’s best for your teen. That’s why you’ve spent the past 15-plus years taking them to soccer practice, picking them up late from drama club, or hounding them to finish their homework. Anything to get into a good school, after all. But colleges look at more than just your son or daughter’s grades and test scores. It’s becoming…
Being a parent of an emerging adult is both rewarding and challenging. We all want what’s best for our kids and parents have to balance providing support without doing too much. Part of being a parent is teaching your child responsibility and preparing them to navigate the real world and Guard for Life is here to help with the perfect…
We all know that sometimes it can be a bit difficult to convince our parents to set us free to have a brand new experience. Your parents just want you to have a safe, happy life. If the idea of lifeguarding is brand new to you and your parents, you may be wondering how to approach them with the idea…
School is just starting back up for the fall semester. Everyone is excited to reunite with old friends and make new ones. No one, however, wants to think about the major stress that school could bring. School doesn’t have to be stressful! Taking steps towards remaining stress-free will make you a more productive student and a happier person overall. Try…
College applications can offer a boatload of stress. Figuring out what makes you a good candidate can be difficult. Good grades and SAT scores are important factors, but colleges consider so much more when choosing their incoming students. That’s why you have to stand out beyond a good SAT score and GPA. Extracurricular activities outside of school show colleges that…
It’s almost time for finals! As we all know finals can be STRESSFUL! If you’re feeling overwhelmed, just understand that it’s completely normal. The stress that comes from being a student is sometimes overlooked, but that doesn’t mean you’re alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with school and finals, it’s important to find outlets to manage your stress. Stress can feel…
Applying to college? Your GPA, SAT scores, and overall class rank does matter, but colleges look at much more than a number or a score. Colleges like to see that you embody traits and characteristics that will lead you to success in your future career and everyday life. Leadership, time management, social purpose, and initiative are just a few of…
Trying to put together your college applications can be stressful. Between studying for the SAT test, focusing on grades, and keeping up with extra-curricular activities, you don’t seem to have much time for anything else. With all that on your mind, one concern sticks out: Will my college applications stand out from the crowd? Most students understand that their success…
Where Are They Now? Becoming a lifeguard is not just a summer job, it’s a real life experience! Many of our lifeguards continue on to pursue successful careers in a variety of fields. We wanted to shine a spotlight on some of our previous Guard for Life lifeguards to see what they’re up to and how becoming a lifeguard impacted…
