Empty Nest Resources How do parents deal with the process of a child leaving home for college? Here are a few resources which may help. Although I have not checked these out personally, they have been recommended by Richard Grisel, Director of College Counseling, The College Preparatory School in Oakland, California.
Collegiate Parents
College Parents of America - only national membership association dedicated to advocating and to serving on behalf of current and future college parents.
Knowledge for College – features a free e-newsletter to help parents navigate the college selection, application and financing process; detailed information from saving for college and finding scholarships to financing strategies; easy to understand loan information.
The Launching Years, Kastner & Wyatt
Almost Grown: Launching Your Child From High School to College, Patricia Pasick
You Are On Your Own, But I’m Here If You Need Me, unknown author
Letting Go – A Parents’ Guide To Understanding The College Years, Coburn & Treeger (Link)
Doors Open From Both Sides and I’ll Miss You Too, Margo Ban Woodacre
I’ll Miss You Too: What Will Change, What Will Not, and How We’ll Stay Connected, (Sourcebooks 2006), From Both Sides is unique because it is written from both perspectives – the parent’s and the student’s.
On Losing A Son (to College), Bill Bryson’s book I’m a Stranger Here Myself, 1999.
Check out all the other sites for college and career resources online.
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