Description
Book SynopsisSend your child to college with all the tools they need to succeed. Whether it is knowing when to ground your helicopter or park your snowplow, parenting a college student today means giving them the independence they need to make their own decisions. In this companion to his best-selling Dean's List: Ten Strategies for College Success, John Bader offers up key strategies for supporting your millennial as they enter this formative stage of their life. Written with a wit and warmth by someone who has helped thousands of students through collegeincluding his own childrenSending Your Millennial to College is just the book you need to figure out how to respect your child's independence while remaining engaged assist your daughter or son if they are struggling or need to regroup begin healthy and open conversations about the meaning of success support good study habits as your child transitions to a new life on campus remain thoughtful and empathetic as your child grows and changes The bo
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction. Piloting Your Helicopter
Strategy #1. Think about “Why”
Strategy #2. Rethink Your Relationship
Strategy #3. Understand Where They Are
Strategy #4. Appreciate Their Academic Choices
Strategy #5. Disconnect Majors and Careers
Strategy #6. Support How They Work
Strategy #7. Invite Them to Be Uncomfortable
Strategy #8. Know the Signs and Reasons for Failure
Strategy #9. Help Them to Forgive Themselves and Rebuild
Strategy #10. Encourage Them to Plan for Life after College
Conclusion. Final Thoughts
Index
