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How the Americans with Disabilities Act Might Affect Your College Student

April 25, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Colleges and college parents have at least one thing in common – they want college students to succeed. For some students, that success may depend on accommodations to help them accomplish their goals.

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Are You Ready for the Pomp and Circumstance?

April 18, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
For many college students and their parents, the finish line is in sight. Commencement is just around the corner. Students have worked hard to reach this final moment. Parents have been patient (most of the time), have supported, have worried, have...

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College Commencement’s Coming: Is Your Student Ready

April 8, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Congratulations! Your college student has worked hard, you’ve stood by and supported him, and he’s almost made it to the finish line. Commencement is around the corner. But what if he’s almost there, but not quite? Does that mean that participating...

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Should My College Student Consider a “Learning Community”?

March 17, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Has your college student told you that she is signing up for a Learning Community at college? Perhaps you’re confused. Isn’t college just one big learning community? The answer is yes – and no. Of course, in one sense when you go to college you join...

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The Freshman 15: Will Your College Student Gain More From College Than You Expected?

January 26, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The Freshman 15. It’s a classic myth about college. Students who head off to college will gain approximately 15 pounds during their freshman year. The stories have been around for a long time. They are persistent. Are they still true? Maybe....

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What Does My Student Mean By Alternative Spring Break?

January 21, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
College spring break activities are legendary. Many students travel – often to warmer climates – and party, drink, and generally carry on. Many parents take these activities in stride, and many parents worry about their students during this time. However,...

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Helping Your College Student “Supersize” His College Experiences

December 13, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Is your college student taking full advantage of his opportunities in college? As with so many things during the college years, students struggle to find balance in many areas of their lives. They face many challenges, opportunities, and growing responsibilities...

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What Are College Parental Notification Policies?

October 13, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
As parents, we worry about our children when they head off to college. No matter how much we trust them, and respect them, and know in our minds that they will be fine, we are concerned about them. In some cases, we may be especially worried, or we may not...

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Affirming “Helicopter Parents”: How To Hover Constructively

August 20, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The concept is certainly not new, but it warrants continual examination – and sometimes redefinition In this article, we consider the consequences of helicoptering and suggest some possible ways in which parents might hover productively.

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Affirming “Helicopter Parents”: A Look in the Mirror

August 18, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The concept is certainly not new, but it warrants continual examination – and sometimes redefinition. In this article, we will examine some views on who helicopter parents are and how they operate. Who are today’s helicopter parents?

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