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Suggested Reading: You're on Your Own & Five Conversations Parents and College Students Should Have

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Book review: You’re On Your Own: But Call Me If You Need Me

This review offers a perspective on a book authored specifically for the parents of college students. Beyond providing some context to the experience of attending college, this book offers strategies for preparing yourself for your student's transition.

Five Conversations Parents and College Students Should Have Before the First Year of College

Here are five questions or conversations you might consider having before your student leaves for school. Don’t try to cover them all at once, but try to touch on some of these topics as you both prepare. Not only will you learn some things about your student, but they may learn some things about you as well.