From time to time, we like to review some of the books available for parents of college students. There is a wealth of literature available to help parents cope with the transition to college and the changes that occur throughout the college years. We’ve created lists of recommended reading, and there is something for everyone. See our Resources and Tools page for suggestions.
When Will My Grown-Up Kid Grow Up?: Loving and Understanding Your Emerging Adult
When Will My Grown-Up Kid Grow Up? Picks up this story more specifically for parents. We especially like that this book addresses, in chapter two, parents’ development as well. We often focus so much on our children at this stage that we forget that we are experiencing a new phase of life as well. ”OK, now that you know your kids may not be fully grown up until about age 30, what about you? This is a book not just about your kids’ development, but about your development, too, as you enter a new stage of life.”
by Bob Roth covers a lot of ground. We especially like the breadth of topics covered in this book as well as the explanation that college success begins early and is a developing process through both middle school and high school years. The author recognizes that academic success has its foundation in the readiness skills that begin early — and in the family setting.
by Dr. Ruth Nemzoff.
by Nancy Berk. This book manages to find the combination of a lighthearted look at the college process and serious advice that will make the process more manageable.
as well, it is intended to give advice to students about how to make the most of their communication skills to enhance their relationships with faculty members and to enhance their chances of success.
