You're On Your Own (But I'm Here If You Need Me): Mentoring Your Child During the College Years

This guidebook is for today’s college parents, now fully revised and updated to reflect the Great Recession, technological shifts, and evolving higher education policies and practices, provides essential advice on appropriately involving parents in their children’s lives. In today’s college landscape, parents face unprecedented challenges. The high cost of education, the emergence of new careers while entire occupational fields vanish, and the proliferation of technology options create immense pressure to stay connected to their kids. However, they also need to recognize when to let go. Drawing from anecdotes and suggestions from experienced parents and college staff nationwide, this book is packed with strategies and tips that empower parents to create a supportive partnership that accommodates both their children’s needs and their own.

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