College Transition
Parent and Family Weekend: Do You Go?
Ah, fall. The time when colleges and universities invite the parents and family members of…
College Transition
What to Pack and What to Keep Home
If you’re like most parents of new college students, you’re dreading loading up the car…
How Colleges Work
Work on Communication Before School Starts
It’s not a surprise that communication with new college students tends to drop off after…
College Transition
The (Your) Transition to College
Congratulations! Your son or daughter (or other family member) is now heading to college! I…
College Transition
No, They Don’t have to Drink
College students sometimes drink alcohol even though they are underage. A shock, I know. And…
College Transition
Your Son or Daughter as Player Coach
There was a phenomenon back in the 1960s of player coaches in the NBA. It…
Using Campus Resources
The Smooth Referral
One of the most important skills parents of college students need to learn is making…
Student Success
College is Supposed to be Challenging
You will inevitably receive several difficult phone calls from your student during their first…
College Transition
Becoming a Consultant to your Student
Perhaps the most challenging change for the parents of new college students, beyond the sadness…
College Transition
Hide Their Favorite Sweater
One of the biggest transitions for parents and students during college is the lower level…