College Survival Tips for Parents: Fostering Growth and Independence in Your Kids

When our kids go to college, it isn't always easy to know what to do. Whether or not we experience "empty nest syndrome," our style and level of involvement with our kids changes by necessity, and it can be difficult to make the transition. "College Survival Tips for Parents" offers practical advice on how to assist college students in a way that fosters their success and transition to young adulthood. It explains the diverse goals, benefits, and realities of the college experience and describes how students evolve during their college years. This book offers detailed advice on how to respond to college students' specific challenges, as well as suggestions on how parents can promote open communication with them.