The Final Countdown (cue the music)
Only a few weeks now until the end of the semester. Here’s the parents’ checklist: 1. Grades. Check grades NOW. We don’t want any surprises
Only a few weeks now until the end of the semester. Here’s the parents’ checklist: 1. Grades. Check grades NOW. We don’t want any surprises

These disorders often slip in during college, where the chaos of new responsibilities and stress turns many students’ relationship with food and body image into a battleground. Sometimes, they’re there even before freshman year when junior and senior high school year pressures really dial up.
Parents! Learn 5 research-backed principles to support your college student without overmanaging—build trust, resilience, and independence.
Parents of college students often struggle with how to keep their kids motivated, set realistic goals, and communicate without micromanaging. In this Q&A, a licensed counselor shares evidence-based strategies for supporting student independence, building resilience, and strengthening the parent-student relationship throughout the semester.

Parents of college students often worry about fitness, wellness, time management, and academic success. In this Q&A guide, a licensed counselor shares evidence-based strategies to help students stay active, reduce stress, avoid procrastination, and build effective study habits for a healthier, more productive semester.
I’ve put together a series of AMA with questions I’ve received over the years. Here is Part 1 where I tackle Mental Health, Nutrition, and Sleep questions.
Every semester, college students get handed one of the most powerful tools for success: the syllabus. And yet, most students barely skim it, let alone
Discover the pros and cons of Greek life. A parent’s guide with the best books, podcasts, and tips to help your college student decide on fraternities or sororities.

The behavioral health conversations today’s parents can’t afford to miss. If your college-aged child is struggling with anxiety, motivation, disconnection, or mental health issues—and you’re
Let’s be honest. Career counseling on most college campuses is the academic equivalent of giving someone directions with a blindfold on, while mumbling. It’s not
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