Parent Family Alliance
Books and Resources
Books
by Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger
Letting Go leads parents through the period of transition that their student experiences between the junior year of high school and college graduation. The authors explain how to distinguish normal development stages from problems that may require parental or professional intervention. The new edition explains the differences between college life today and the college life parents experienced twenty or thirty years ago. It features a completely new resource guide that introduces parents to campus technology, useful websites, and other organizations providing information on a wide range of topics.
by Barbara M. Newman and Philip Newman
This practical guide will answer that important question and tell you how to make the most of these exciting years. Topics covered in this book are: identity formation, values development, career exploration, social relationships, sexuality, alcohol and drug abuse, romantic relationships, dorm life, personal freedom, depression, discrimination, and college bureaucracy.
by Robin Raskin
This book provides straight answers to questions about what your student will face in the college years. The author talked with deans and other administrators from more than 90 colleges as well as financial advisors, health experts, college students, and parents to find out exactly what you should know before sending your student to college.
by Margo E. Bane Woodacre, MSW & Stephanie Bane
Transitioning from high school to college is one of the most exciting and complicated experiences that parents and students face together. Woodacre and Bane, a mother and daughter, journey hand-in-hand through the parallel joys and challenges of the college adventure. Candid and practical, I'll Miss You Too offers a fresh approach to communication and connection throughout the college years
by Helen E. Johnson and Christine Schelhas-Miller
When children leave for college, many parents feel uncertain about their shifting roles. This book emphasizes the importance of being a mentor, which allows parents to celebrate their student's independence while still providing influence and support. The authors offer valuable insight into the minds of college students and provide parents with simple suggestions on a wide range of issues including financial matters, academic concerns and social adjustment
by Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger
Parents are lead through the period of transition that their student experiences between the junior year of high school and college graduation. Learn how to distinguish normal developmental stages from problems that may require parental or professional intervention. A new resource guide is included with useful websites, campus technology and organizations that can provide further assistance.
by Carol Kuykendall
How do you, as a parent, handle this time of change and provide your young adults the room they need to grow? With wisdom and insight, Give Them Wings shows you how to help your teens successfully navigate their last years of high school and first years of college
by Andrea VanSteenhouse, Ph.D.
Featuring an emphasis on the freshman experience, this publication offers a lighthearted, yet savvy look at the turbulent time between a student's senior year in high school and that first year of college. The book's generous and compassionate scope makes it lively, humorous, and emotionally resonant
Resources
- 9 Books for Parents of College Students
- 10 Ways to Make the Most of Your Orientation Experience
- 20 Ways To Spend Quality Time With Your Student During Break
- About Campus, In the Classroom and on the Court: Supporting Your Student-Athlete
- Academic Advisors: Providing Student Support and Advocacy
- Academically Speaking: Second Semester Pressures
- Care Packages from Home
- FERPA at a Glance: Questions from Parents
- It’s All Greek to Me: Greek 101 for Parents
- Keys Issues in the First Year: Ways to Provide Support
- Keys Issues in the Sophomore Year: Ways to Provide Support
- Keys Issues in the Junior Year: Ways to Provide Support
- Keys Issues in the Senior Year: Ways to Provide Support
- Listening Skills on the Phone
- Looking Toward the Future: A Parent’s Role in Career Development
- Nova Southeastern University Hurricane Preparedness List
- Parents of College Freshmen: Don't Let Go Too Fast!
- Social Networking Safety
- Staying Connected with Your Student from Afar
- The Role of Campus Security
- When College Students’ Parents Divorce: Understanding the issues and the emotions