Being the parent of a college student isn’t easy. Wonderful moments, trying times, unexpected twists and turns, and great rewards. We're here to help.
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Transferring colleges, readmission and appeal, timing of internships, and how to figure out how things are really going for your student. In this podcast episode, Vicki and Lynn tackled parent questions. We covered a lot of ground! wp.me/punbM-3Q2
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Beyond bandaids. This special episode is a recording of our college student health panel held earlier. We were joined by the authors of two outstanding college health books. If you have a college student, you'll want to listen to this one. wp.me/punbM-3Qa
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A few important conversations this summer will make move-in and the first semester of college go more smoothly for everyone. wp.me/punbM-1f0
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Is your college graduate moving back home? They're not alone! There are some things that you can do to help the process go more smoothly. And that will make everyone happier. wp.me/punbM-13T
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FERPA sounds like a funny word. But it's essential that college parents understand the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. wp.me/punbM-7G
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Still looking for that perfect gift for your college grad? Here's a list to get you started. wp.me/PunbM-1b4
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Now that your student has been accepted, you and your student will need to continue to pay attention to several important dates and deadlines. Don't let your guard down now! wp.me/punbM-mx
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The admission process may have seemed daunting, but once your student is accepted the real work begins! Learn what they are in part 2 of the ebook The Summer Before College: A Parent Survival Guide from Deposit to Move-in. wp.me/PunbM-4de
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Is your student the first in the family to attend college? They may be the first in your family, but they follow in the footsteps of other first-gen students who have blazed a trail. They will have guidance finding their way. Chap 7 of our summer ebook. wp.me/PunbM-4de
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Why should college parents be interested in the college catalog once your student is accepted? It's more than marketing! wp.me/punbM-4z
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If you're a new college parent, you're shifting to a new role as a sideline coach: still involved in your student's life and success, but with a new approach. It's time to get inspired about your new role! wp.me/punbM-5b
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The time between HS graduation and arrival at college in the fall goes by quickly and yet may seem interminable. With some patience, and some planning, and a sense of adventure for a new chapter in both of your lives, you can both enjoy this summer. wp.me/punbM-6n
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With some realistic thinking about lifestyle and careful consideration of the options available, your student should be able to find a meal plan that works. Don't hesitate to ask questions if anything is not clear. wp.me/punbM-6p
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College students are told over and over again that one of the secrets to success in school is a good system of time management. Time management is important, but even more important may be the ability for self-management or priority management. wp.me/punbM-KT
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Sending a shy student to college? They - and you - may be especially nervous. Start by talking about "The Rule of 1." wp.me/punbM-L7
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Your student headed off to college with high hopes. You had visions of Commencement down the road. But your student struggled and was dismissed. Here's how to begin to process what just happened so you and your student can move on. wp.me/punbM-DW
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There's a 3-way partnership to help keep college students safe. Parents need to talk to their students about safety, students need to exercise awareness and behave responsibly, and colleges need to take precautions to keep students safe. wp.me/punbM-14W
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Sharing is important. But when it comes to your soon-to-be college student, there’s a line between helpful and intrusive. Here are three pieces of information that may cross the line — for different reasons. wp.me/punbM-14K
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If you have a student living on a college campus in the fall for the first time, you're probably awash in list upon list of those important dorm essentials. But in addition to all of the essentials, it's always nice to have a few extras (but only a few!) wp.me/punbM-44g
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Transitioning into the first year of college involves so many details, it’s easy to get caught up just getting through what needs to be done. It's good advice to live in the moment, but it helps to take a breath, zoom out, and look at the bigger picture. wp.me/punbM-44D
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