Today’s college freshmen are a true paradox. More of them have traveled farther in their 18 years than many of their parents have in twice that time. They tend to be more aware of global issues and current events. Yet, despite this outward appearance of maturity, many have never prepared a meal     Continue Reading...

Even the savvy parents who managed to get through the entire college admissions process intact have a difficult time on the day of departure. Emotions are raw for everyone with parents lamenting that their baby’s leaving the nest and freshmen traveling moment to moment between excitement and     Continue Reading...

“Listen to those who have come before you.” Sounds like an ancient Chinese proverb, but it was really the impetus for me to set up an informal get-together for parents. I called it “Veterans and Virgins,” and I invited parents who has just witnessed their child complete the     Continue Reading...

I can speak for myself and many other moms and dads when I say that the anticipation of the departure of your first child to college is far worse than the reality of saying goodbye. I, for one, thought about it and, yes, cried about it, beginning in January shortly after the acceptance letters started     Continue Reading...