5 Main Causes of Stress For College Students
When we think of college life, we think of the greatest years of our lives. However, we tend to ignore that it is also the time of stressful experiences and a wide range of mental health challenges. Given multiple sources of distress, some people will feel overwhelmed...
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5 Safety Tips For New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve is a time to celebrate with friends and family. Most people either go out on the town or to a friends house to celebrate. If you or your loved ones have a few drinks tonight, here are some ways to make sure everyone gets home safe and sound. Eat a large...
read more5 Christmas Crafts & Snacks
It's the holiday season, students are back in town from college, family is getting together to celebrate, and we are looking for fun things to do together. We've pulled together a list of 5 Christmas themed crafts & snacks for you to make this Christmas! Snow...
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5 Ways Parents Can Help With College Applications
Every parent you meet has a different philosophy about how involved they should be in the college admissions process. There is no one perfect way, but there are definitely guidelines. Follow these 5 suggestions for a peaceful, productive application season! Be...
read more5 Crafts & Snacks to make during Hanukkah
Hanukkah Crafts and Snacks Hannukah, Hanukkah, Hanukka, Channukah… however you want to spell it doesn’t matter, because you will still get to try out some of these awesome crafts and snacks to enjoy during the festival of lights! We have 5 fun crafts and snacks for...
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Thirty percent of freshmen won’t return for their sophomore year
William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, are the authors of “The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives and report in their New York Times article that “thirty percent of freshmen won’t return for their sophomore year, and the wheels can start to fall off as early as Thanksgiving.” They suggest that what your college student needs most is practice running his or her own life — and college is a risky place to do that for the first time.”
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How To Ensure Your College Student Eats Well
Every parent wants the best for their kid, and eating well is a huge part of that. Eating the right foods will help your college student be more healthy, have more energy, and spend less. This will help them do better on their tests, save more money, and feel happier...
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FAFSA Tips – Cashing In On College Aid
For parents of high school seniors or college students, Thanksgiving is a good time to complete the FAFSA. This free online government form unlocks a world of financial aid alternatives for your college student and family.
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5 Thanksgiving Crafts & Snacks This Holiday Season
While the kids are home from college and the whole family is getting together for the holidays, this is the perfect time for some fun Thanksgiving themed crafts and snacks. Check out some of these fun ideas for your Thanksgiving family time. Candy Corn Turkey...
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Humor: Mid-Term & Thanksgiving Comic
The fourth comic in the College Parents of America Humor series is online–just in time for Thanksgiving!
This comic, a collaboration between College Parents of America and Hector Curriel, discusses a common bit of news that parents are thankful for this time of year.
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