The more that college parents know and understand about the college experience, the less we worry and the better we will be able to help our students to succeed and thrive throughout their college career. However, there is an overwhelming amount of information out there on the web. We’d like to help you find some of the information that might be most interesting and useful to you as a college parent.
In News and Views we share recent college related news and sources we’ve found as we do our research. We hope that this feature will help to introduce you to new ideas and to help you keep up with some of the current issues that may affect your college student – and you.
We invite you to read some of the articles suggested below – and to let us know what you think of some of the ideas included here in the comments below.
Learning Disabilities and ADHD and College Readiness: Advice from Someone Who Started Too Soon
From Elizabeth Hamblet’s essential book, 7 Steps to College Success, this personal story will help students and their parents think about when it’s time to head to college – or to wait.
High Risk Topics to Talk About
Rather than a single article, this is a collection of articles that will help you start those sometimes awkward but essential conversations with your student about tricky subjects.
Happiest College Students Do These 10 Things Right
We all want happy college students. No guarantees, but these suggestions may help your student – and give you less to worry about.
Best Advice for New College Parents and Family Members
You’re probably getting advice from all kinds of people. Here’s a little more wisdom that makes sense. Remember to share it with other family members as well.
The Planning Guide for Parents Sending Their First Child to College
If you’re just starting out on this college journey, this is a great set of things to think about – and to discuss with your student.
What College Students Want Parents to Know
Food for thought. And maybe a suggestion to ask your own student what they’d like you to know?
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