Is your student struggling in a class (or two?) The best first person who can help is the professor. Here's why your student should start by talking to them. Pass this advice along! www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=778

You may understand FERPA regulations, but do you understand Parental Notification Policies? What's your student's school's policy? www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=782

When the academic going gets tough, your student has a decision. Stick it out and hope for the best or withdraw from a class? Sometimes, that "W" stands for Wisdom. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=809

Sometimes things can go wrong while your student is away. Maybe a small thing, or something significant. The last thing you want is for your student to be afraid to tell you about it. But it can happen. Here's how you can help prevent the fear. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=811

Did you attend all of the games, concerts, shows, and all the rest when your student was in HS? Now they're away at school. What do you do? There are ways to continue to cheer your student on - even if you can't be there. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=814

It's nice to have your college student home for some weekends. But there are some good reasons for them to stay on campus for some weekends, too. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=762

Being sick is no fun. Especially when you're away at college. And this is the time of year when all of those students living in the dorms are getting sick. Parents, here's how you can support your sick college student. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=768

Doing well in college isn't only about what you're studying, how you're studying or how much you're studying. Sometimes it's also about where you're studying. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=772

Family Weekend at your student's college coming up? Here are some suggestions to help make it a great experience for everyone. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=1649

If you haven't done it yet, this is a great time in the semester for a special care package. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=1654

when your student doesn’t know what to do next, and you are not sure what to tell them, suggest that they stop and take a breath and then do one thing over the next twenty-four hours to make a difference.  Just one. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=2354

Do you have a college sophomore this year? How are things going? There's still time to help them avoid the dreaded "sophomore slump." www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=4855

In the busyness of college applications during senior year of HS, don't forget some of the work you can do with your student to help them prepare for success once they head to college next year. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=4859

Sometimes, some of the most meaningful support for students on campus comes from the most unexpected, surprising places. We explore some of that support in this episode.

Right now, after dropping your student at college, while you're thinking about them and wondering about them and possibly worrying a little, here’s a small homework assignment to keep you busy — and to keep you thinking — positively — about your student. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=2991

College towns can be great places to get to know. Help your student discover some new things — or let them show you what they've discovered - and — have fun! www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=3300

More and more colleges are relying on part-time instructors. Does it matter who's teaching your student? Maybe not in the way you think. Make sure your student knows how to get the most from their experience with any instructor by being proactive. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=3713

Ho much has your student thought about the importance of having a mentor? Help them think about why mentors matter - and how to look for the right one. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=16284

What exactly do we mean by Career Ready students? Will your student be career ready when they graduate? Do you know how you can help them prepare? We share some answers to these essential questions. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=16327

Most parents have no idea how much support is available for their student on campus - and where some of that support may come from. Do you? We share a long list in our recent podcast episode. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=16379

It's that time in the semester when students are - literally - falling asleep in class. We talked with Lisa Lewis, author of The Sleep Deprived Teen about why sleep matters and how to help your student get better sleep. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=16390

We have so many ways to keep in touch with our college students! Make sure you're making the most of those phone calls. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=4178

Do you have a college sophomore? This can be a tricky year. Here's how to help them avoid (or reduce) sophomore slump. Yes, it's a real thing. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=4855

Do you have a HS senior preparing for college? Academic preparation is essential, but it’s only the tip of the iceberg. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=4859

Help your undecided student change their mindset from the more negative undecided or undeclared to open or exploring. It's OK to take some time to find your path. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=4862

14 Suggestions of What to Do If (Not Necessarily When) Your Student Is Homesick www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=3701

Friends Along the Way: Your College Student’s Search for Friends www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=3704

If you are in the college admission process, you must read the book The Price You Pay for College @ronlieber.bluesky.social. This book might have entirely changed the way our family approached admission and tuition had it been available when we needed it. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=13720

Help your student be CEO of their own life by putting together an Advisory Board for guidance when they need it. Who should be on it? A collection of mentors ready to advise your student when they need it. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=13744

#140 – Promoting and Maintaining Good Mental Health in College: A conversation about preparation before college, communication during separation, and recognizing warning signs that might indicate serious issues with Dr. Sarah Olivo and Dr. Liz Seidler. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=16360

Worried about who's going to be there to support your college student? Join us for our latest podcast episode where we discuss all of the supports you probably never thought of. So many! www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=16379

Is your college student a commuter? In this podcast episode, Vicki and Lynn share some ideas about how parents can support their commuting student. Heading to college is a transition for commuter students (and their parents) as well. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=14694

Has your college student complained about the noisy dorms yet? There are a few things that your student might do to prevent, or at least reduce, the noise they need to deal with. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=14700

There's a certain rhythm to a college semester - and to the year as a whole. The more you understand it, the better you'll be able to focus your conversations with your student around the things that matter in the moment. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=15275

Do you have a first generation college student? Or know one? Or teach one? Then you MUST listen to our podcast interview with Zachary DesJardins and John Martinez, who work with First Gen students - and are First Gen themselves. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=15723

Getting enough sleep is one of the hardest things for many new college students to manage - and it is SO important. Our podcast conversation with Lisa L. Lewis, who wrote The Sleep Deprived Teen helped us understand why it matters and how you can help. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=15738

OK, new college parents - here's the scoop on your college student's Portal and passwords. Hint: Think twice before you ask for access. (Probably not what you want to hear, but there are good reasons.) www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=16314

Will your student be career ready? It starts by understanding what that means - and how to get started helping them take the steps to get there. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=16327

Today's generation of students are digital natives, growing up with social media - not always a good thing. Devorah Heitner's book Growing Up in Public helps us understand all that's involved - and how to help our students. Read our book review. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=16346

Today's generation of students are digital natives, growing up with social media - not always a good thing. Devorah Heitner's book Growing Up in Public helps us understand all that's involved - and how to help our students. Read our book review. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=16346

Promoting and maintaining good mental health in college isn't always easy, but the hosts of the College Is Fine podcasts (both psychologists) joined us to talk about how parents can help. You don't want to miss this one! www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=16360

As a parent, you never really "let go" of your kids. But when you drop your student off at college, it can sure feel as though you're letting go. Here are some quotes to help you - and your student - as you live through this moment. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=4848

Our latest podcast episode just released - #141 - So Much Campus Support for Your Student. You'll learn there's more support than most parents or students realize - some of it in unlikely places. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=16379

Sending a care package to your college student? Consider including one of these books. Their GPA will thank you - and so will they. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=15705

Of course you want your student to come home to visit on the weekends. You miss them. But spending quality time on campus over the weekends is an important way that your student will begin to engage with their new home away from home. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=15712

How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It’s Up to You to Do It) by Lindsey Cormack is the perfect book for our time. No matter what your political persuasion, this book prompts parents to think about how to encourage their student to engage in the political process. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=16032

What happens when bright, capable students seem completely unmotivated about their future? Dr. Ellen Braaten, author if Bright Kids Who Couldn’t Care Less  joins us to unpack this phenomenon. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=16039

This is it! The first in our series of 15 weekly emails to first-year students with tips and strategies for success goes out tonight. There's still time to register your student for our FirstTerm emails. Why not give your student that extra advantage? www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=4257

One of the first and most important conversations you should have with your college student about choosing a major is that choosing a major is not the same thing as choosing a career. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=1326

Our series of 15 success emails to students starts tomorrow! Register your student today. Check out FirstTerm! and why it can make a difference for your first year student. www.collegeparentcentral.com?p=4257