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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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Ten Parental Habits That Can Negatively Affect Your College Student

December 8, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central

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Why College Parents Might Be Interested in NSSE

November 15, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Are you familiar with NSSE (pronounced “Nessie”)? As a college parent, you may have looked at some NSSE results when your student was choosing a college. Or you may have heard from your college student that he has filled out a NSSE survey at his current school....

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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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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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College Parents Can Help Freshmen Overcome First Semester Challenges

July 19, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
As your college student heads off for freshman year, you know that there will be challenges ahead – both for him and for you. This is a year of transition for everyone. The challenges facing your student will exist in many areas, and you may feel that you will...

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Preparing For Your Student’s Move To College

July 13, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
As you and your college student navigate your way through the summer before heading off to college, you will have many ups and downs. There is much to be done, and tensions may run high at times. It is a summer of excitement and emotion. There are several...

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Five More Conversations Starters For Parents and Students Before the First Year of College

June 25, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
In another article, we suggested five conversations parents and students should have before the student begins college. Here are five more questions to consider.

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