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When Your College Student Is Having Trouble

March 16, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
If your student is having trouble at college, you may be at a loss for what to say to help him. Knowing what to say to your student will depend on who your student is, what your relationship with your student is, and why he is in this situation. You may be angry...

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Tips for Talking With Your College Student

May 5, 2012 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Your college student may have a lot he needs or wants to share with you. There are a few things that you can do to make it easier for your student to share his experiences, and also some things you can do to make sure that you are really hearing what he wants or needs...

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What To Do If Your College Student Isn’t Picking Up the Phone

March 25, 2012 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
We hear a lot about the growing amount of communication between college parents and their college students. This growing communication is generally two-way communication. Parents aren’t the only ones doing the calling.

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Why Your College Student Might Not Be Calling

March 11, 2012 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
In spite of everything we hear these days about the growing amount of communication between college students and their parents, not every family may be overcommunicating. Some families may feel that they don’t hear enough from their college student. Perhaps you call,...

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Welcoming Your College Student Home for Visits – What You Can Do To Prepare

November 15, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Your college student is coming home for his first real visit since he headed off to college. You’re excited – but also a bit nervous about what to expect. You know that he has changed – increased independence and responsibility are goals of the college...

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Communicating With Your College Student: Six Principles to Help You Make the Most of Opportunities

November 6, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
When your child leaves home for college, you worry about losing contact. She will be living at college, and perhaps not returning home for several weeks or months, so you worry. However, with some effort on your part, your communication with your student may...

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Sending Your College Student a Care Package

September 27, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Sometimes, there’s nothing like using the old fashioned technology of snail mail to reach out and let your student know that you are thinking of him. We hope that you’re staying in touch often. Sometimes, however, we like to make a bigger gesture. Students...

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Helping Your College Student Living at Home: What Are the Issues?

July 22, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Parents of students living at home face a unique set of issues. In this article, we look at some of the reasons that students may choose to live at home, and some of the issues that might arise.

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

June 22, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The summer before your student heads of to college is an exciting, busy, and stressful time for everyone. There’s lots to do to prepare – forms to complete, finances to consider, orientations to attend, shopping to do. Your student may be working and is also...

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

June 13, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The summer before your student heads to college is a busy time. There may be an orientation for your student, and for you. There are things to buy for the new dorm room. Your student may be contacting her roommate. There are doctor and dentist...

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