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Being the parent of a college student isn’t easy. Wonderful moments, trying times, unexpected twists and turns, and great rewards. We're here to help.

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There are many reasons you might need to have a difficult conversation with your student, and the end of the year may be a time when that conversation needs to happen. Before you sit down for that tough conversation, consider a few things. https://t.co/YbeMKkTeqB

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"Although it is tempting to ask your student to share their passwords with you so you can help them stay organized, this will not help your student take charge of their life." Just one topic in our e-book The Summer Before College: A Parent Survival Guide. https://t.co/Ce8yGOiEST

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Although the cost of college tuition is high, the cost of college does not end there.  It is important that you and your student plan early for the potential additional costs that may arise. https://t.co/KxCyzc2ofL

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What FERPA Means for You and Your College Student. It's important to know. https://t.co/zFRMyq5qn5

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If Your College Student Has Food Allergies — What to Do, Who to Know https://t.co/cTwzYwNBrH

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There is a definite rhythm to the college years. It's helpful to keep in mind that natural rhythm and growth. Knowing that natural rhythm will help you help your student understand that what they are experiencing at each stage is natural and normal. https://t.co/HN4XGivdgb

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Being a college parent is hard work. There are at least five important jobs for college parents.  You may not do all jobs equally well. You may need to experiment and practice before you become proficient at them. But they matter a lot. https://t.co/PP2LYQB4rE

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Is your college student clear about what it means to be a full-time student? Make sure they know how to calculate their status, how to be careful not to overload and how to balance work and studying. Not being clear could cause costly mistakes. https://t.co/o2pOir3mHg

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Once our college students complete that tumultuous first year of college, they face sophomore year and the changes that it brings.  As college parents, we can help our sophomore students by realizing that the concept of sophomore slump really does exist. https://t.co/vKgtZKYRBM

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We had a wonderful conversation with Jill and Dave Henry, authors of The Greatest College Health Guide You Never Knew You Needed about how students can manage everything from “food, booze, stress, sex, sleep and exercise.” https://t.co/yuDug9ZxOS

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Starting the college search process and all of those college visits? A good place to start can be to visit some colleges your student isn't interested in. https://t.co/DFfYtU2yCx

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Once your student has made the decision to commute to college, they’ll need to think about how to make the most of their experiences. Parents also need to think about how to best support their commuting student. https://t.co/dPFfyLdZMN

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Your HS student was swamped with college recruiting material. Now there’s new info arriving – with an important difference. This information is crucial and needs to be carefully read and considered. Chapter 4 of our summer e-book tells you what to expect. https://t.co/Ce8yGOiEST

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Your student is graduating! It can be a bittersweet time for you as a parent. The wisdom you share with your student needs to be yours, of course, from your heart directly to the child you know so well, but here are a few suggestion to get you started. https://t.co/Z3rXs4JM0z

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Need some graduation gift ideas for your college grad? We've got you covered! Check out our suggestions to get your creative juices flowing. https://t.co/EUvGV737na

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Parents, is your student off to college? Here's some homework for you. https://t.co/SpbLUCLAVz

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There are a lot of things to think about as your student heads off to college. There are several important health care documents that you should be thinking about. Check out our list and then have a conversation with your student. https://t.co/XyZ9zbza45

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The summer before your student heads to college is a busy time. Amid all of the flurry of preparations for leaving, there are some important decisions that you and your college student should make to anticipate potential situations later on. https://t.co/SGN4SUr2Y6

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Talk to your student about preventing theft in college. Some of these common-sense suggestions can help. https://t.co/7YCPJbnzmw

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College life, for resident students, is communal life. They share lots of things - often including their germs. Help your student think about what they can do to stay healthy. They may roll their eyes, but then actually adopt a few of these suggestions. https://t.co/Iw4pXWq2X0