You're on your own (but I'm here if you need me) : mentoring your child during the college years

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Label

You're on your own (but I'm here if you need me) : mentoring your child during the college years

Title remainder

mentoring your child during the college years

Statement of responsibility

Marjorie Savage

Title variation

You are on your own

Creator

• Savage, Marjorie

Subject

• Counseling in higher education
• Mentoring
• Parent and adult child
• Parent and teenager

Language

eng

Summary

"Now completely revised and updated, 'You're on your own (But I'm Here If You Need Me)' helps parents identify the boundaries between appropriate involvement and respect for their child's independence. Marjorie Savage, a parent and student services professional, offers advice on a wide range of issues, including: How to cope with mood changes in the months before move-in day on campus ; How freshmen gain fifteen pounds when all they do is complain about the food ; How to teach fiscal responsibility, including credit card use and managing academic expenses ; Responsible use of the new technology on campus ; The impact of Facebook and other social networking sites that have opened new communication forums but also introduced safety concerns. With anecdotes and suggestions from experienced parents and college staffs nation-wide, the strategies and tips provided throughout will help parents create a supportive partnership responsive to their needs and their kids'" --Cover, p. 4

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

306.874

Index

index present

LC call number

HQ799.15

LC item number

.S29 2003

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography