The first year of college presents wonderful opportunities for growth and learning. To help your student prepare for the adjustments ahead, we encourage you to have important conversations with them and teach them helpful life skills, especially if they will be moving away from home and onto campus.
Don’t feel like you have to tackle this all at once! You can break topics into 5-minute chats and incorporate them into your everyday interactions (running errands, washing dishes, etc.). The more natural the setting, the more smoothly the conversation may go.
These resources may be a good place to start: