First-Time College Parents: Fall Semester Survival Guide

Colleges and universities are doing the best they can to provide as much of a “traditional” college experience as they can for your adult child.  Hey Class of 2024 - Welcome to college during COVID19!  Regardless of whether you opted to allow your young adult move into the residence hall on campus, or they are taking a full courseload of classes virtually from the comfort of their childhood bedroom, there are some things that you, as a parent of college student, need to be aware of.  The transition to college, whether on or off-campus can be just as much of an adjustment for your kid as it is for you.  

The articles, all linked below, covered topics from forms you need to have signed before your adult child leaves, understanding privacy laws on campus, recommended books to read, navigating the emotions of grief for you as a parent, to what happens when the honeymoon to the college transition wears off, or what happens when your kid gets sick on campus.

• The Pre-College To-Do List: What your kid needs to be able to do before they go

• Top 12 Things NOT to do as a Parent of a College Student

• Understanding Privacy Laws that apply to Higher Education

• 6 Forms you need signed before your kid goes to college

• 10 Steps a Student must take to be Successful in College

• Top 7 Books for First-Time College Parents

• Stages of Grief for a First-Time College Parent

• 10 ways to stay safe on campus

• When the Honeymoon wears off from the College Transition

• 5 Biggest Mistakes Parents make when their College Student Struggles

• What can happen when your college student gets sick

• College Suspension Happens

In addition to the constant changes in higher education due to COVID19, mental health and addiction is steadily rising amount young adults. Know that there are resources available both on-campus and off-campus for your adult child, no matter where they are living and studying!  And know that there are resources for you as a parent as well. You aren’t alone, and your adult child isn’t either.

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