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Author Deborah Porter and family at her son's college graduation
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5 Things to Say When Leaving Your African American Son at a PWI

 Deborah Porter
A mom shares her tips on making the best out of a not so great situation
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When Pandemic Life Gives You Lemons, You Take Them

 Shari Bender
Tips and tricks for coping with empty nest syndrome as your kids go off to college
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Caring for Yourself as the Nest Begins to Empty

 Deborah Porter
An experienced college parent shares her tips and tricks for preparing for freshman year
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Hang on for the Freshman Year Roller Coaster!

 Shari Bender
Parent to parent advice on the transition to college
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Parent-to-Parent Advice for the College Transition

 Amy Baldwin, Ed.D.
Photo of author Deborah Porter and family by Lauren Cowart Photography
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7 Things I Wish I Knew My Student's Freshman Year

 Deborah Porter
Empty nest coffee cup
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Empty Nest Take 2 — Easy Ways to Create and Sustain Friendship in the Age of COVID-19

 Shari Bender
Mother writing letter with advice to her son about starting college
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42 Things to Do in College: An Open Letter to My Son

 Amy Baldwin, Ed.D.
Anxious about sending your student to college this fall? Here are some tips and tricks to help ease your worries as they get ready to head off
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Dealing with Extra Anxiety as You Send a Student to College This Fall

 Marybeth Bock, MPH
Adjusting and Readjusting to them going to college is hard, make the most of the time you have with your college student
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Getting Ready to Miss Them All Over Again

 Sydnei Kaplan
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