Your student made it through that often tumultuous first-year transition to college – perhaps smoothly or maybe with a few bumps and bruises along the way. Next stop – sophomore year. But first, there’s work to be done. It’s time for your student to reflect and make meaning of their first-year experiences, consider the lessons … Read more
More and more students right now are taking a break from college. Some need a semester off and others need more time. Some choose to leave school and others may be academically dismissed or suspended, most often because they were overwhelmed or unprepared rather than for lack of ability. If your student is dismissed from … Read more
We’re thrilled to be celebrating the 50th episode of the College Parent Central Podcast! We hope we’ve shared helpful information, advice and support in our first 50 episodes. We had fun brainstorming 50 helpful tips for parents and students to celebrate our 50th episode. They range from ”Go to Class” (for students) to ”Don’t Call … Read more
From time to time, we like to review some of the books available for parents of college students. There is a wealth of literature available to help parents cope with the transition to college and the changes that occur throughout the college years. We’ve offered some lists of recommended reading, and there is something for … Read more
As we look toward yet another semester of remote learning for many, this is an excellent time for students to evaluate their challenges and successes. Some students are thriving in their remote classrooms and others are struggling mightily. In this episode, Lynn and Vicki explore some of the challenges students face and offer suggestions to … Read more
When you do something once, it is interesting. When you do it for the seventh year, there’s no denying the fact that it has become a tradition. Right now, we’re in that time of year when we can’t quite decide whether to look backwards at the year that is just ending or to look ahead … Read more
College administrators, faculty, and parents place a lot of emphasis on the transition to college and the first-year experience. We all know that these new college students, and their parents, will be undergoing a tremendous change in their lives as they enter the world of college. Colleges run orientation programs, offer special classes and seminars … Read more
Making a decision about the right college is a difficult and stressful task for many high school students. You and your student have been gathering information about the schools on your student’s ”short list.” You’ve looked at the college website, checked ratings, talked to friends and high school counselors, looked at the catalog and informational … Read more
Your high school student is graduating! Congratulations! It’s been a long road to get to this point. Your student was faced with important decisions about which college to attend. And now you are facing important decisions as well — what to give your student for graduation. This is a milestone and you want to mark … Read more
If you have a college student, or an about-to-be college student, you may be searching for some ideas for useful or fun gifts. You know your student best, and can tap into interests and needs, but we’d like to offer some suggestions that may stimulate your imagination. Check out our ideas, and then let your … Read more
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