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Need to Talk To Your College Student? Choose Your Time and Place Carefully

December 10, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Communication with your college student is a crucial topic for college parents. Sometimes we’re better at it than others. You might enhance your chances of a good conversation – or doom it – simply by choosing your time and place carefully. Of course,...

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Welcoming Your College Student Home for Visits – What To Expect

November 3, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
As college parents we worry about our student’s transition when she heads off to college. We know that it will be a big adjustment and that she will be facing challenges and undergoing changes. Sometimes, however, we forget that there will also be a big...

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Cheering Your College Student on From a Distance

October 29, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
As parents, we want to support our college student in every way that we can. We want her to know that we are aware that she is working hard. We want her to know that we are proud of her. We want to be present to see the fruits of her efforts, and to...

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Helping Your College Student Avoid “How Do I Tell My Parents?” Fears

October 28, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Things happen. As college students work at their increasing independence and responsibility, as they learn that some of the choices that they are making are good choices and others are not, as they strive to find balance, as they struggle to accept consequences for...

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Involving Grandparents in the College Experience

October 20, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Several research studies tell us that college students who have a strong support system at home do better in college. As college parents, we work hard to provide that support system. We may even think about how to involve siblings in our college student’s life....

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What Do I Do If My College Student Is Homesick?

September 17, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Of course, not all college students will get homesick when they go away to college. Many students adjust well, settle in, and have a wonderful experience. Some students may experience some homesickness, but their parents will never know about it. It may...

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Helping Your College Student Living at Home: What Can You Do?

September 16, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Parents of students living at home face a unique set of issues. In this article, we consider some things that parents can do to help make the experience a rewarding one for everyone involved.

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Be Prepared For the “Meltdown” Phone Call From Your College Freshman

August 30, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central

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Two Habits That Will Make Your College Student Stop Listening To You

August 23, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
As a college parent, you experience a changing relationship with your college student once she heads off to college. During her growing years, you have functioned as caretaker, worrying and working to make sure that all has gone as well as possible in many areas of...

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What Parents Can Do To Support Their College Student Studying Abroad

August 13, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Your college student has headed off confidently (or perhaps with a bit of trepidation) on her study abroad experience. You are proud of her, excited for her, and perhaps, a bit concerned for her. You know that the experience is important and wonderful for her,...

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