Roundup of Helpful Posts for August

As a college parent, you are trying to learn many things about the world of college, trying to help your student make a successful transition – either to the first year of college or to a subsequent year of college or even a new college, trying to determine how you can be most helpful as part of the college equation, and trying to remember that this is a time of transition for you as well.  There seems to be so much to try to take in and to juggle.

As we begin this busy month just before your college student heads off to school, we’ve done a roundup of posts that may be particularly helpful for the month to come.  These posts cover topics that may be most applicable to the preparation for leave-taking and the transition to school.  Take some time to read and review these posts and you will be well-armed for the month ahead.

You and Your College Student

• Yes, You’re a College Parent, But Who Is This College Student?
• Yes, You’re a College Parent, But What Exactly Does That Mean?
• Your Role As A College Parent: Sideline Coach – Part 1
• Your Role As A College Parent: Sideline Coach – Part 2
• Parenting College Students: Recommended Reading List

Preparing for College

• Ten Ways Parents of College Students Can Use The College Website
• The College Catalog: Source of Information for Parents of College Students
• College Students and Credit Cards – Part 2
• Summer Preparations For Your College Student’s Transition to Freshman Year
• Helping Your College Student Select a Meal Plan
• Discussing Campus Safety With Your College Student
• Five Conversations Parents and College Students Should Have Before the First Year of College
• Five More Conversation Starters for Parent and Students Before the First Year of College
• Eight Life Skills You Should Teach Your College Freshman Before He Heads to College
• Preparing For Your College Freshman’s Move To College
• How Parents Can Help Make College Move-In Day a Success

College Life

• College Lingo for College Parents: Talk the Talk!
• College Lingo for College Parents: Talk the Talk! – Part 2
• College Lingo for College Parents: Talk the Talk! – Part 3
• College Lingo for College Parents: Talk the Talk! – Part 4
• College Lingo for College Parents: Talk the Talk! – Part 5
• Should My College Student Have a Car on Campus?

We hope that you find these posts helpful during the next busy month!  Please feel free to leave a comment and let us know which post you found most helpful.