Roundup of Helpful Posts for September

Now that your college student has most likely headed off to school, you may be wondering what, as an official college parent, you should be doing.  In the midst of all of the preparations that took place last spring and summer,  you may have felt active and helpful.  Now that your student is gone, you may wonder how to stay productively involved without “hovering”.

It is true that once your student heads to college your role changes, but you still have an important place in the college transition process – and the transition for both you and your student continues for a while.  Last September we did a roundup of posts that should be especially helpful to you during the month of September as both you, and your college student, settle into your new roles. You may view last year’s September Roundup here.  Listed in this post are those articles written since last September that may be helpful at this time of the year.

If you haven’t already done so, you might also want to review our roundup of posts of interest for August.  Take some time to read and review these posts and you will be well-armed for the month ahead.

Academic Success

Location, Location, Location: Where’s Your College Student Studying?

First Year Seminar: Your College Student’s First Step Into College

Helping Your College Student Be a Better Student: Twelve Questions to Ask

Why is My Student in “Developmental” Classes?

Is Your College Student Academically “At Risk”?

Is Your College Student Investing Enough Time Studying?

Eight Benefits of Taking Difficult Courses in College

Ten Wise Decisions Your College Student Can Make to Improve His GPA

Tutoring Can Help Your College Student Succeed: Twelve Reasons to Start Early

Your Student’s Well Being

What to Do If Your College Student Is Sick at School

Should My College Student Come Home for Weekends?

What Do I Do If My College Student is Homesick?

Why You Should Encourage Your College Student to Get Involved on Campus

Helping Your College Student “Supersize” His College Experiences

Is Your College Student a Member of the “Apathy Generation”?

Is Your Student’s College Dorm Room Too Comfortable?

Are Extracurricular Activities Really Extra?  Why Your Student Should Participate.

Twelve Places on Campus Your First Year College Student Should Locate Early

Helping Your College Student Reduce Roommate Conflict

What Parents Can Do to Support Their College Student Living Abroad

Send Your Student to College With a “Comfort Pack”

Talk to Your Student About Preventing Theft in College

Helping Your College Student Stay Healthy Living in the Dorm

Eight Phone Numbers Your College Student Should Have in Her Cell Phone

Finances and Making Ends Meet

Should My College Student Get a Job at School?

Should My College Student Look for a Job on Campus or Off Campus?

How – and Why – to Help Your College Student Create a Budget

What Kinds of On Campus Jobs Are Available for My College Student?

Your Penny Pinching College Student

College Parenting

College Family Weekend Provides Multiple Opportunities for College Parents

Helping Your College Student Living at Home: What Can You Do?

Involving Grandparents in the College Experience

What Are College Parental Notification Policies?

Why College Parents Might Be Interested in Student Engagement

Ten Parental Habits That Can Negatively Affect Your College Student

Eight Decisions You and Your College Student Should Make Before College Begins

Bonus** (This was on last year’s list, but we know many people found it helpful, so we remind you of this post once again.)

Be Prepared for the Meltdown Phone Call from Your College Student

Do you have a favorite post, or one that you found most helpful?  Leave a comment and let us know.