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You don’t stop parenting the day you drop your student off to college on Move-in Day. Your role simply changes. (Actually, it’s not simple at all, but it changes.) You’re a parent for life. Join Lynn Abrahams and Vicki Nelson, higher education professionals and former college parents, as they explore the topics that can help you be a more effective and supportive parent to your college bound student. Whether you already have a child in college, college is still a year or more away, or your student is about to step out, start now to gather the information that empowers you to be an effective college success coach to your student.
Unknown Host hosts College Parent Central Podcast, a education show with 161 episodes published.
Law school can look like a straight line from college to a JD, until you learn how much hinges on one quiet detail: timing. We sit down with Jennifer Balboni, a criminal justice professor and long time pre law advisor, t
We were honored to be able to spend some time talking with Jessica Lahey, author of The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed, about her new book The Addiction Inoculation: R
The college admission process can be daunting for everyone, but maybe a little more overwhelming for first generation students and their families. In this episode, we talk with someone who knows the ins and outs of admis
Chasing the “dream school” can quietly turn college admissions into a stress contest, and it doesn’t have to. We’re sharing our annual summer reading list for college parents, with books that help you step back, ask bett
“What are you going to do with that?” is a question raised by the parents of many students who declare their primary interest is in the humanities. We wondered the same thing, so we decided to have a conversation with tw
The summer between high school and college isn't just busy—it's a profound transition that transforms both students and parents. This emotional crossroads, where students are "no longer" in high school but "not yet" in c
Based on an article that Elizabeth wrote recently, Vicki and Elizabeth sat down to talk about the importance of transparency in conversations with your student. Elizabeth brings her LD expertise and discusses how to help
In this episode, Vicki and Lynn sit down with Dr. Eric Endlich—clinical psychologist, author, and founder of Top College Consultants—to map a smarter path to college for neurodivergent and disabled students – and really,
Colleges and universities work to provide students with the support they need to thrive – both in the classroom and out. From professors, advisors, tutors, and librarians to counselors, resident directors and student act
After all of the transitions during fall semester (even for upper class students) students, and their parents, often assume it will be easy to navigate spring semester. Even if there are a few more transitions settling i
In this episode, Vicki and Elizabeth sit down with transition specialist Kelly Challen to unpack what truly prepares teens for college and adult life: agency, executive function, and repeat practice with real responsibil
So many mysterious terms and acronyms to understand when your student heads off to college! You’ll understand how college works better when you understand the strange terms they use. In our fifth installment of our Colle
We often assume that once our students have been accepted to college that means they’re ready. But many of the students we work with are not prepared for the academic, social and emotional demands of college life. In thi
The transition from high school to college involves so many changes – and not all of them are obvious. In this episode, Elizabeth and Vicki explore the vocabulary and role changes that catch many families off guard – esp
The transition to second semester of college is so important – and often hidden – that we’ve decided to share this episode again. You and your student may be taken by surprise when the start of the second semester of col
Your student keeps hearing “What’s your major?” but the smarter question might be “What’s your mix?” In this episode, Vicki and Sarah explore the real value of college minors—what they are, how they fit inside a standard
Your student is coming home for break! You’re excited and maybe even a little nervous. In this episode, Vicki and Lynn help you think about what to expect, how to prepare for your student’s return and survival strategies
Just when you think your student has settled in to that first semester of college it’s time for a reality check. Mid-semester is a great time for you to check in with your student to see how the semester is going. In thi
Ever wondered why some students struggle despite hours of studying while others seem to master information efficiently? Cognitive psychologist Dr. Daniel Willingham, author of the book Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning i
Most of us probably know that getting enough sleep makes us feel better, but there’s so much more to it than that – especially for our teens. In this episode, Vicki and Elizabeth talk with Lisa Lewis, author of the book
Dr. Eric Endlich
clinical psychologist, former therapist, founder of Top College Consultants · Top College Consultants
2 appearances on this show
Daniel Willingham
Ph.D. · null
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Lisa Lewis
professional clown, circus performer, founder of Omnium Circus · UC Berkeley
2 appearances on this show
Ned Johnson
co author of "The Self-Driven Child" · PrepMatters
1 appearance on this show
Ron Lieber
New York Times Bestselling Author · The New York Times
2 appearances on this show
Jill Grimes
author of The ULTIMATE College Student Health Handbook
2 appearances on this show
Jeff Selingo
New York Times bestselling author · null
2 appearances on this show
Elizabeth Hamblet
2 appearances on this show
Sarah Long
Author of a Cookbook for College Students · Ludvig Svensson
1 appearance on this show
Amanda Morin
neurodiversity expert, speaker, author
1 appearance on this show
Stephanie Carter
Director of Career and Technical Education · Stafford County Public Schools
1 appearance on this show
Jessica Lahey
teacher, bestselling author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation
1 appearance on this show
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