After They Leave

Parenting Your College Freshman

Expert advice on what to do after they leave.
by Jeremy Weber

Christianity Today, 2005. Used with permission.

It's finally happened. You've unloaded the car, said your goodbyes, and now you're on the long, quiet drive home after dropping off your new college student at their dorm. Now what?

We asked student development experts from six Christian colleges for advice on what parents can do to help their child make a healthy transition to college life.

What should I do before my child leaves for college to ease the transition?