The transition from high school to college can be as challenging for parents as it is for their college-bound children. Here are some tips for parents who are preparing their child for college.

Expect the unexpected.

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Risa Nye, San Francisco Chronicle
Friday, August 1, 2008

I am a short-term crisis counselor. For more than 15 years, I've guided high school seniors through applications, personal statements, deadlines and all the pressure that goes along with the process. As a college counselor in both public and private schools, I have worked with many kids, held a lot of hands and pulled out the tissue box on several occ… Continue

While each college may suggest/outlaw different items - here are a few ideas to help get you started:

•Desk Lamp
•Bedding (Mattress Cover, Linens)
•Wastebasket
•Cleaning Supplies
•Iron/Ironing Board
•Airtight Food Storage Containers
•Room decor
•Extension Cords
•Appliances (check with your school's housing department on what is allowed): coffee maker, rice cooker, blender, microwave/mini-fridge

Do you have anything else to add? Do you have any questions about the above items?

•Call your student frequently to find out how he or she is doing.
•Ask about the social environment on campus.
•Avoid sharing stories that glorify college drinking.
•Share with your student if there is a family history of alcohol or drug problems.
•Continue to encourage open dialogue with your student.

To make informed decisions about drinking, students should know about the law, the policy at the school he or
she is attending, and the risks associated with drinking. Can underage drinking ever b… Continue