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Below are several articles that we hope you will find useful as a parent of a college student. We will be adding to the list as we find articles that we think might be helpful. Tips for parents on academics, finance, housing, grades, health and more. ' Hovering Mothering' Has Become Common on College Campuses. Can Parents Be Too Involved? Read what other parents have to say. Letting go is the final frontier for boomer parents, who've made child rearing a major focus of their adult lives. When should parents take a step back? How does it feel to be the object of so much love and attention, so much anxiety and aspiration? Suffocating, yes, but also safe. An essay on boomer parenting, from the kids' perspective. As parents, boomers face their final frontier: how to stand aside as their children become independent adults. Where's the line between caring and coddling? Your child's departure for college is a big step. But the journey from cradle to campus is filled with countless little steps. This article offers mantras for parents at every phase of the journey. - Are you supporting or smothering your college student? Take the quiz and find out.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12746612/site/newsweek/ It's all too easy to become confused about what makes the ideal first job after graduation. This article has recommendations for choosing the right first job. As a parent, you can help launch your child's career by arming yourself with this practical advice for helping your child's career bloom. | 
