Parent Resources

 

Empty Nest Resources How do parents deal with the process of a child leaving home for college? Here are a few resources which may help. Although I have not checked these out personally, they have been recommended by Richard Grisel, Director of College Counseling, The College Preparatory School in Oakland, California. 

 

The Launching Years, Kastner & Wyatt

Almost Grown: Launching Your Child From High School to College, Patricia Pasick

You Are On Your Own, But I’m Here If You Need Me, unknown author

Letting Go – A Parents’ Guide To Understanding The College Years, Coburn & Treeger, www.lettinggobook.com

Doors Open From Both Sides and I’ll Miss You Too, Margo Ban Woodacre

I’ll Miss You Too: What Will Change, What Will Not, and How We’ll Stay Connected, Sourcebooks 2006), www.frombothsides.com Book is unique because it is written from both perspectives – the parent’s and the student’s.

On Losing A Son (to College), Bill Bryson’s book I’m a Stranger Here Myself, 1999.

 

 

Collegiate Parents – www.collegiateparents.com

 

College Parents of America www.collegeparents.org  - only national membership association dedicated to advocating and to serving on behalf of current and future college parents.

 

Knowledge for College – www.ParentAnswerService.com – features a free e-newsletter to help parents navigate the college selection, application and financing process; detailed information from saving for college and finding scholarships to financing strategies; easy to understand loan information.

 

Check out all the other sites for college and career resources online.