4 really important conversations to have with your college-aged kids

To help keep the lines of communication open, it can be a good idea to  set up regular calls and do your best to support your child without  nagging.

Your parental instincts are inevitable, but you’ll want to avoid nagging. Try to be their ally instead.

Be Their Ally

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Let Them Know They Can Talk to You

It can be a good idea to make sure your child knows that they can talk to you about anything.

Utilize Technology

Video chat is an incredible tool that wasn’t around back when parents were in college. You could set up a time once a week to catch up.

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Without overwhelming your student, remind them that grades could have an impact on their plans after graduation.

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