College Transition

Work on Communication Before School Starts

It’s not a surprise that communication with new college students tends to drop off after you drop them off. After…

6 years ago

The (Your) Transition to College

Congratulations! Your son or daughter (or other family member) is now heading to college! I wish you well as you…

6 years ago

No, They Don’t have to Drink

College students sometimes drink alcohol even though they are underage. A shock, I know. And there are lots of ways…

6 years ago

Your Son or Daughter as Player Coach

There was a phenomenon back in the 1960s of player coaches in the NBA.  It doesn’t matter where they were,…

6 years ago

The Smooth Referral

One of the most important skills parents of college students need to learn is making what I call the “smooth…

6 years ago

College is Supposed to be Challenging

  You will inevitably receive several difficult phone calls from your student during their first semester. Or, if they are…

6 years ago

Becoming a Consultant to your Student

Perhaps the most challenging change for the parents of new college students, beyond the sadness because their son or daughter…

6 years ago

Hide Their Favorite Sweater

One of the biggest transitions for parents and students during college is the lower level of communication that occurs when…

6 years ago

Cheers, not Tears

Yep. I am honestly telling you that getting your student off to college is a time for cheers and not…

6 years ago