Second semester is different, but how? Discover what challenges face your college freshman this semester!
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Second Semester Syndrome
How are you different second semester? Most college freshmen change in these ways from first to second semester.
When to Contest a College Grade
Should you contest your grade? Learn how contesting grades comes across to a college professor and when a grade is worth contesting in this post!
How to Discuss Your College Freshman's Bad Grades
How low are your freshman’s grades? You honestly are not sure. Learn how to approach the uncomfortable discussion about college grades in this post!
Why Your College Freshman Needs to Fail
What does failure mean to your college freshman? Learn why failure is so valuable at this stage of life and how you can help your freshman cope with failing!
7 Lazy Habits Your College Professor Notices
Does your college professor notice your behavior? Avoid telling your professors “I’m lazy” with these 7 lazy habits!
4 Questions Every Parent Should Consider About the College Experience
The college experience: the college parent’s friend or foe? Contemplate these 4 questions to help your child navigate this new experience called college.
9 Ways to Think About Your Role as a College Parent
How should you think about your parenting role? Your freshman is grown up. Does your role need to grow up with him? Use these 9 comparisons to help you parent your college freshman.
Before and After: Spring Break From Your Freshman's Perspective
What is spring break like for your college freshman? Help your freshman have a good spring break experience by seeing it from your freshman’s point of view.
How to Stop Fixating and Start Dealing With Small Problems
Do you fixate on small problems? Many freshmen struggle moving on after making mistakes. Learn how to deal with your problems and move on with three questions.
To Contest or Not to Contest: 5 Tips for Contesting Grades in College
What do you do if you think your professor has graded you wrongly or unfairly? Should you challenge your professor’s grading? Here are 5 tips to follow when contesting your college grades.
Pause Before Answering Your Freshman's Phone Calls
Should you be constantly available to your freshman’s calls? If your child calls more than a few times a day, consider sending some of his calls to voicemail.
What Failure Teaches College Freshman
Why is your college freshman failing? Your child isn’t doing as well in college as you expected. What can you do as a parent to help? Although failure is frustrating, it teaches your freshman lessons she wouldn’t learn any other way.