CollegiateParent

We provide resources and support that college families need to stay informed and connected.

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Here are some delicious ways to spend sweet, quality time with your student!
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Students shouldn't wait until senior year to begin thinking about possible careers. Talking about it as early as the first year can build both clarity and confidence for students. Here are five simple ways to begin career prep.
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Hazing is any behavior that can create physical/mental/emotional pain, ridicule, or embarrassment. This still happens on college campuses, and while it can be "mild and harmless," oftentimes, it is very serious.
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Your first-year student is busy right now and everything is still new and exciting, but homesickness may hit at some point. They'll miss the comforts of home — your cooking and your couch. Here are 10 ways to help them through a sad stretch.
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The #1 skill students need to survive and thrive? Assertiveness.
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A blackout is a lasting gap in memory for events that happened while intoxicated. It’s not uncommon for college students to start off a night of drinking with the intent of getting blackout drunk. It’s important they know the consequences.
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The first-year send-off was HARD; luckily the second go-round is much easier. Your student is heading back to a place and people they love. Plus there's no Bed Bath & Beyond shopping spree since they already have what they need!
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We all know the feeling of dread that comes from an over-full inbox. But this is how colleges communicate with students, so our kids need to get into the habit.
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It's easy to get caught up in the shopping craze for your student's dorm room, but this recent grad shares things she wished she had purchased instead of all the clutter that she didn't need.
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Once your child turns 18, they are considered adults by law. That means when they head to college, in order for you to access their educational and health records and help them make health decisions, you need to complete some important paperwork together.
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Does your student know who to talk to on campus if they're feeling overwhelmed, confused, or sad? Do they know how their health insurance works and what a co-pay is? Here are 10 steps to take as a family to make sure they're prepared.
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The to-do list before your student starts college is LONG, and there's a lot of emotion as you try to fit in all the "lasts." Here are some nuggets of wisdom to pass along, from "choose your friends wisely" to "carpe diem!"
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No one knows better than a returning student what your kid REALLY needs in their dorm room. Here’s what to buy and what to leave behind, plus strategies to make the whole process easier.
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Is your student moving off campus for the first time? This can be an eye-opening experience for young adults not used to dealing with landlords, buying their own food, and the temptations that come with new freedom. Share these tips with your student!
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Most colleges have a Parent and Family Facebook page and group. As with everything related to social media, there are pros and cons to participating. Ready to dive in? Here are some tips.
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If your student has stayed on campus to take summer classes, or if they have a job or internship in another city, you may be happy for them but also a bit melancholy. If so, please read these reflections from parents who've been through this.
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Many of us don't give much thought to the pronouns people refer to us by. But pronouns matter, and we can show respect for our Trans and gender-nonconforming friends, relatives, and co-workers by striving to use the proper pronouns.
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Federal Work-Study is different from other kinds of financial aid, so if it's part of your student's aid award, it's important to understand how it works. There are many benefits of earning income through a work-study position.
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We try to be good role models, but sometimes we actually have to pin our kids down and teach them things. Make it fun this summer with intro-level family “classes” in everything from Kitchen Basics to Lawn and Garden Care.
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Summer is the perfect time for students to earn money for the next school year while getting practical experience to complement their studies. Opportunities for summer jobs abound if you know where to look. Share these tips with your student!
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