Student Success
Academic Success Skills: More Than How to Study
When parents think about helping their college students succeed academically, the first thing that comes…
Health and Wellness
Helping Them Prepare for Finals Without Micromanaging
As finals approach, many parents of college students feel the familiar urge to jump in,…
Student Success
Making the Most of Academic Advising and Major Exploration
Parents can play a quiet but powerful role in how their students benefit from university…
Student Success
Help Your Student Set Purposeful Goals for the Semester
With the start of the new semester, your college student faces fresh opportunities and challenges.…
College Transition
Fostering Independence and Adulting Skills Before College
As students prepare to start college, parents often wonder whether they’ll be ready. This might…
Student Success
Help Them Recover and Finish the Semester Strong
It happens to many of us—a rocky start to the semester throws us for a…
Student Success
Students Need Challenge and Support
Parents of new college students often worry that their students will receive the support they…
Student Success
Connecting With Faculty
Faculty are the single most important group offering learning experiences for students at colleges. Working…
College Transition
Yes, Send Them CARE Packages
There is little that warms the hearts of college students more than receiving a CARE…
How Colleges Work
Make Summer Break Worth It
A year or so ago, I talked about how high school students could make the…