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Heather Laughman, founder of HD Entertainment and Central PA Wedding Shows, brings engaged couples the best vendors in our area for wedding planning Q&A sessions like no other. Each episode includes tips, advice, and how to secure the right vendors for each couple. Find the vendors you need to plan the wedding of your dreams without the stress and within your budget ahead of meeting them live in person at our wedding shows.
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An insider's guide to buying and selling a home in the greater Harrisburg area. Informing and Empowering home sellers in Central PA by providing tips, secrets, and strategies for them to get the most money possible for their homes; thereby keeping our region strong for everyone. Provided as a free community learning service by Derek Bicksler of NextHome Capital Realty.
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College Parent Central Podcast

Vicki Nelson and Lynn Abrahams

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You don’t stop parenting the day you drop your student off to college on Move-in Day. Your role simply changes. (Actually, it’s not simple at all, but it changes.) You’re a parent for life. Join Lynn Abrahams and Vicki Nelson, higher education professionals and former college parents, as they explore the topics that can help you be a more effective and supportive parent to your college bound student. Whether you already have a child in college, college is still a year or more away, or your s ...
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Once your student makes their final college decision and puts down that important deposit, they enter a new leg of the college journey. Sure, you know there will be lots of preparation work ahead – summer decisions, shopping, good-byes, packing – but your student may be thinking they’ll really become a college student at Move-in Day in the fall. Yo…
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When our student heads off to college, we worry about a lot of things, and one of the primary concerns is our student’s health and well-being. We first interviewed Dr. Jill Grimes, often dubbed the “College Doc” because of her focus on the health of college aged students, back in Episode #024 in 2020, at the height of the Covid Pandemic. It was tim…
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Here’s an encore of an earlier podcast episode that we think is so important it deserves to be released again. If your student is making their decision right now, you may need to hear this. The college admission process begins earlier and earlier and sometimes seems to go on forever. When those highly anticipated acceptance letters begin to arrive,…
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In this second crossover episode with a Facebook Live even hosted with cohost Elizabeth Hamblet, we were joined by Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown, authors of The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions now out in its second edition. Tim and Shereem shared how the book came to be, what’s new in the second edition, and touched on many…
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Listen in on this episode to meet a veteran venue of Central PA Wedding Shows, The Catering Barn at Strock Enterprises, Inc. With various indoor and outdoor options on this working farm to host your shower, wedding, corporate event, birthday, and more, Strock's is both versatile and welcoming to events of all kinds. You can even get Strock's cateri…
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We recently received an email from a parent with a question. This mom was concerned that in spite of a number of supports, her son was struggling and not doing well. She could see far enough down the road to be fairly certain he was going to fail and she wondered whether failing was the only way he would realize that he needs to use his supports mo…
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Vicki and Sarah spent some time recently at the Region 1 conference of NACADA - the National Advising Association. There's a lot to learn about how staff and faculty advisors work to guide your student throughout their college career. In this episode, Vicki and Sarah compare notes and share some of the themes that bubbled up at the conference. It m…
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Join us for this episode and get to know our 3/3/24 Lancaster show host, The Imperial Ballrooms. Located inside the beautiful Holiday Inn Lancaster, The Imperial Ballrooms is the newly-renovated, premiere wedding and event venue in Lancaster City. A breathtaking covered balcony hosts outdoor ceremonies overlooking the city while various ballrooms i…
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In this, our first crossover episode, we joined with Elizabeth Hamblet (one of our new cohosts) as she hosted a Facebook Live discussion with four guests who work in programs for students with disabilities - Brittany Cortinas of the University of Arizona's SALT Center, Ann-Marie Stripling of Focus Collegiate, Mary Sokolowski of College Internship P…
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In this episode, Heather talks with Emily Golihew of EG Photography, a York-based photographer capturing everything from newborns, to seniors, to families, to weddings, and everything in between! Emily specializes in weddings and is classically trained in true-to-life photography that is truly timeless. Ready to meet couples this weekend at our 2/1…
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In this episode we’re “meeting the team” in two different ways. We introduce you to our new College Parent Central podcasting team as we are joined by new cohosts Elizabeth Hamblet and Sarah Shane, and we also reintroduce Vicki Nelson and Lynn Abrahams for new listeners. But we’re also talking about the team of people at most colleges who are there…
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Listen in on this episode to learn all about Editing Life Videography, the official videographer of Central PA Wedding Shows. You'll learn how the company came to be, the high quality work Matt and his team consider the standard, and why you don't want to miss hiring a quality videographer. Many couples regret not having a video of their wedding or…
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Introducing the presenting sponsor in this episode, Heather Laughman of HD Entertainment and Central PA Wedding Shows gives you a closer look at the area's only all-female, award-winning DJ company, as well as a little background on how Central PA Wedding Shows came to be. Get to know HD Entertainment before you attend the shows this winter and fin…
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The transition to second semester of college is so important – and often hidden – that we’ve decided to share this episode again. You and your student may be taken by surprise when the start of the second semester of college seems so difficult. In this episode, Vicki and Lynn explore why some students may experience the “second semester blues” and …
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Join Central PA Wedding Shows this winter and tour 6 beautiful and unique venues for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, after-wedding brunch, and much more. CPAWS will kick off this circuit on February 18. We’ll feature two beautifully renovated hotels in both York and Lancaster, a contemporary Ballroom in Hanover, a concert venue/brewe…
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As a follow-up to our earlier episode on communicating with professors (#83), Lynn and Vicki explore some of the benefits of relationships with professors, what those relationships might look like, and how students might approach and work with faculty members outside of the classroom. We often assume many of these social skills are second nature an…
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In this episode Vicki and Lynn take a look ahead to Season 5 of the podcast and describe some of the exciting changes we’re planning. We introduce two new co-hosts who will be joining the College Parent Central Podcast Team. Elizabeth Hamblet and Sarah Share will be adding their voices to the season ahead. We’re excited about exploring new topics a…
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In this final Fall 2023 show circuit series episode, Heather of HD Entertainment, the area's only all-female, award-winning DJ company, and Central PA Wedding Shows details the finale show and bridal yard sale set for Sunday, December 3rd in Gettysburg. The show will take place from noon-3 p.m. and the bridal yard sale will be from 2-5 p.m. at WWII…
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Historic King Mansion on the Susquehanna River will be the backdrop for our November 19 wedding show in Harrisburg. In this episode, Heather of HD Entertainment and Central PA Wedding Shows and Abby LaBar of Historic King Mansion and Weddings by JDK talk all things Gatsby, great river views, and the personal touches JDK makes to any event. One look…
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We’re 100 episodes in! Lynn and Vicki take some time to look back at some of our most popular episodes, some of our favorites, some trends and themes we’ve noticed, and what we’ve loved about getting together to create this podcast. We also take a look at some of the themes we think might surface for college students and parents in the future – and…
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In this episode, Heather is joined by Abby LaBar, Director of Venue Management with The JDK Group, who oversees management of The Bond in York. Her expertise and experience in the wedding industry spans over a decade and you can tell the difference when you work with JDK for catering, your venue, floral, decor, and more! Through their conversation …
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In this episode, Heather is joined by Kari Findley of Kari Herren Photography, a local wedding and portrait photographer based out of New Oxford, PA. Traveling and staying local for weddings and events, Kari has been a photographer since freshman year of high school, eventually formally training at Antonelli Institute to bring her mastered craft ba…
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Vicki and Lynn spent this episode in conversation with Ron Lieber author of The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make. Ron helped us unpack how complicated the financial aid system is and how crucial it is to understand how it works. The Price You Pay for College examines h…
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Listen to this episode for details about our first ever bridal yard sale on Sunday, December 3 at WW2 American Experience in Gettysburg from 2-5 p.m.! Join us for our Gettysburg wedding show at noon at the Adams County Historical Society and then hop on over to the bridal yard sale to find all of the vendors and decor you will need to bring your dr…
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So many mysterious terms and acronyms to understand when your student heads off to college! In this third College Lingo installment Vicki and Lynn define and discuss several of the insider terms that colleges use that may not be clear to parents. We cover topics from Disability Services and Priority Registration to Satisfactory Academic Progress, M…
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Listen to this episode to find out what you need to do to build a timeline for your wedding planning and your wedding day. Erin Ryan of Ryan Planning + joins Heather for a planning session like no other! Not sure where to begin? Tune in and find out, no matter where you are in the process! The expert team at RP+ is here to assist you whether you ar…
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It’s natural for students to struggle with college work. The problem we see isn’t the struggle or challenge, it is that students don’t always ask for the help they need. Colleges work hard to make sure students know about the resources available, so why don’t more students make use of them? In this episode, Lynn and Vicki explore some of the reason…
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Join Heather for this episode as she talks with Taylor of The Dragon's Treasury, a custom Funko pop creation company based out of Pennsylvania. From brides and grooms, to pets, and even just a custom Funko of your favorite person, Taylor prides herself on creating once-in-a-lifetime pieces for all of her clients. Get in touch now if you are interes…
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In this episode Lynn and Vicki took a tour through the college calendar. We focused on several of the touchpoints students experience throughout the year. We highlighted conversations to have with your student at the important milestones in each semester. Understanding what is happening for your student will help parents provide the support needed …
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Join Central PA Wedding Shows this fall and tour 3 beautiful and unique venues for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, after-wedding brunch, and much more. CPAWS will kick off this circuit on November 12 at The Bond in York. This industrial event space with indoor and outdoor options will charm you with its exposed brick and window walls…
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Callisto is an organization whose mission is to provide resources and to empower survivors of sexual assault. Sarayfah Bolling, Callisto’s Director of Programs and Strategic Engagement joined us in this episode to help us learn more about sexual assault on campus and why parents need to know more about this topic. She also shared essential informat…
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It isn’t inevitable that your college student will experience homesickness, but if they do, knowing why it happens and what to do will help you be prepared. In this episode, Lynn and Vicki discuss the factors that can cause college student homesickness, how to prevent it, and some strategies for how parents can help their student cope. Thank you fo…
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After a summer of ups and downs, tension and excitement, the time has arrived to deliver your student to school. In this episode Vicki and Lynn share some of their memories of Move-in Days with their sons and daughters. Along the way they share some of the lessons they learned and some suggestions for how to make this emotional day go more smoothly…
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Our 3rd and final installment of Central PA Wedding Shows' July Date Night shows finds us at Adams County Historical Society at Gettysburg on July 26, 2023, and the brand new Battlefield Overlook Event Center, the newest downtown Gettysburg event venue. Surrounded by history inside and out, the ACHS sits adjacent to battlefield land and overlooks 1…
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Tracy Badua, lawyer by day and novelist by night, joined Lynn and Vicki to talk about her new novel This Is Not a Personal Statement. The story follows a graduating high school senior who goes to some great lengths to attend the college of her dreams. Both students and parents will find in the book messages about the pressure of trying to be perfec…
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Our 2nd Date Night wedding show this month finds us at Artemis Venues - Terrapin Station in Red Lion. This collection of venues includes Terrapin Station & Artemis Ballroom at the same location in Red Lion and The Barn overlooking the Susquehanna River. No matter which location you choose, Jess and her team are ready to make your wedding vision int…
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Historic Acres of Hershey is one of the premiere wedding venues in our area and will play host to Central PA Wedding Shows on 7/12/23 for our first Date Night wedding show of July! Before you can meet Melodie and her fantastic staff at HAOH, listen to this podcast to discover why this beautiful venue is so in demand! No matter what type of event yo…
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We’ve spent a lot of time helping parents understand the college experience and talking about how to support their student’s transition to college. It’s time to turn the tables and focus on how parents can take care of themselves as they make their own transition as well. In this episode Lynn and Vicki discuss the Empty (or emptier) Nest Syndrome. …
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Moira McCullough joined Lynn and Vicki in this episode to talk about how to reduce the time, money and stress that can go into planning college visits with your student. Moira’s advice about how to communicate with your student will help them discover what matters to them as they begin the college choice process. She shared ideas about how to help …
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In our annual collection of book suggestions for parents, Vicki and Lynn share some of what we’ve been reading this year. This year’s books cover a wide variety of topics that will help parents broaden their understanding of students’ academic and emotional worlds, why they might struggle and how to help empower students to face their challenges. T…
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Check out this episode of Central PA Wedding Shows - The Podcast where Heather Laughman of HD Entertainment, the area's only all-female, award-winning DJ company, and Central PA Wedding Shows talks about the "wedding gap year" that is 2023. What does this mean for couples? Listen for some tips on how this phenomenon can benefit you THIS year! You m…
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This episode of Central PA Wedding Shows - The Podcast focuses on the most important part of any wedding day, the ceremony! Are you planning a wedding or a marriage? Find out how Pastor Chris Schwab can help you plan both! From premarital counseling to a personalized ceremony to post-marriage counseling, Chris can help with any and all of these imp…
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Explore what Neora can do for you! Are you wedding, honeymoon, summer, and boudoir ready? Get there with Neora's effective plant-based, clean skin care, hair care, wellness, and weight management. Hear Heather and Nicole talk about what Neora has done for them personally, their clients, their families, and their teams, all while Bailey Boy sleeps i…
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As parents, it’s in our DNA to worry about our kids. In addition, the messaging about success and failure is all around us and reinforces our worst fears. In this episode, Lynn and Vicki discuss some of the reasons we worry, the effect parental fears can have on our students and how we can address these fears so that our students will own their exp…
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