When Your Kid Goes to College; A Parent's Survival Guide

by Carol Barkin

"During the summer before he went to college, he was obnoxious; he said, 'There's a reason I'm acting this way; it will make it easier for you to have me leave.'" "When she was packing to leave, she was completely preoccupied with how many sheets and towels to take. I was thinking, 'My kid is leaving home forever, and life is taken up with minutiae.'" It's an emotional rollercoaster, a combination of missing him and feeling happy and excited for him." New Beginnings You've taught them how to do their laundry, brought them a year's supply of toothpaste and shampoo, and lectured them on the do's and dont's of life beyond your home. The time has come for your child to leave for college -- but are you prepared to say goodbye? Written by a mother who survived the perils of packing her own child off to school, When Your Kid Goes to College provides supportive, reassuring, and helpful tips for handling this inevitable but difficult separation. Comprehensive and accessible, this practical guide includes info Saying goodbye isn't the end of the world; it's the beginning of an exciting new one for your child-and you!

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1999

Reviews

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

With two kids in college, I could relate to a number of topics. Since most of the book was about students living on campus, I could remember the same feelings and conversations we had with our son who has just completed his first year. It was an easy read.