Parenting a college freshman might be new territory. It’s not easy. If you’re struggling to know what your freshman should and shouldn’t be able to do, discover some insights into this new stage of parenting!
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3 Habits Your Incoming College Freshman Needs to Succeed
Is your child ready for college? Help them start college prepared to succeed with these 3 habits in place!
Should My Child Take a Gap Year?
Is your child not ready for college right now? Discover 3 signs that a gap year should be considered.
How Do I Emotionally Prepare My Child for College?
Is your high school grad fearful about college starting soon? Discover 3 ways to assist your soon-to-be college freshman!
How Consequences (Even the Unfair Ones) Help Your College Freshman
Should you speak up or step in? Discover how consequences help your freshman learn and grow!
What Freshmen Should Do Now to Prepare for the Future: A College Parent’s Guide to Summer Jobs (& Experiences)
Should wages be your freshman’s priority during the summer? Discover why career-related jobs and experiences matter and how to acquire them!
What Freshmen Should Do Now to Prepare for the Future: A College Parent’s Guide to Volunteering
Is your college freshman ready for the future? Discover how volunteering can help them be prepared!
What Freshmen Should Do Now to Prepare for the Future: A College Parent’s Guide to Shadowing
How is your college freshman preparing for their future career? Discover why shadowing matters and how to help!
3 Things College Parents Shouldn’t Say in Between Thanksgiving and Winter Break (And What to Say Instead)
Want to ease your freshman’s stress? Avoid saying 3 things in between Thanksgiving break and winter break.
How to Build Self-Confidence in Your College Freshman
Does your freshman struggle with self-confidence? Discover 3 signs yours does and 3 ways parents can help!
How Extracurriculars Help Your Freshman Now That They’re in College
Do extracurriculars matter once your child is in college? Discover why they matter and how they benefit them!
What Do I Do if My Child Wants to Drop Out of College?
Is your child thinking about dropping out? Discover 3 challenging feelings that are normal for new college freshman!
How Parents Can Prepare for College Move-in Day
Worried about moving your incoming freshman to college? This post highlights tips to help you prepare!
Packing for College: 3 Tips to Help Your Incoming Freshman
Not sure how to help your freshman pack for college? Here are 3 tips for college parents!
My Child Is Not Excited About College: 4 Tips for Engaging With Your Unenthused Incoming Freshman
Is it normal for an incoming freshman to be unexcited? Discover how to interact with your unenthused freshman with these 4 tips!
How to Invest in Your Child During the Summer Between High School and College
This summer going too quickly? Don’t let this summer go to waste by making time for these 3 things this summer!
How Parents Can Help With Post-High School Graduation Blues
Is your high school grad feeling down? Discover steps you can use to help!
5 Things Your College Freshman Wishes You Knew About the End of Second Semester
Is your college freshmen facing the end of the semester? They want you to know these 5 things!
How Do I Help My College Freshman Focus?
Does your college freshman lack focus? Here are 3 basic practices that teach them that focus matters.
How to Teach Your College Freshman to Value Your Time
Is your freshman inconsiderate and demanding of your time? Discover 3 tips that help teach them to value your time!