The transition to college is hard. It can be especially difficult for students with physical disabilities. We had an informative conversation with Annie Tulkin about what students with disabilities should know to make the transition a bit smoother. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=16294

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. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=16039

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

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. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=15712

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

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. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=16379

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. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=4848

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! collegeparentcentral.com/?p=16360

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. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=16346

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. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=16327

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.) collegeparentcentral.com/?p=16314

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. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=15738

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. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=15723

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. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=15275

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. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=14700

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. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=14694

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! collegeparentcentral.com/?p=16379

#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. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=16360

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. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=13744

If you are in the college admission process, you must read Ron Lieber's - Ron Lieber - book The Price You Pay for College. This book might have entirely changed the way our family approached admission and tuition had it been available when we needed it. collegeparentcentral.com/?p=13720