Parents’ Survival Guide

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Parents’
Survival Guide

How to Let Go and Still Hang On

OK, the tears have dried up. You’re getting used to the empty bedroom back home. And suddenly the grocery bill is lower. With Family & Friends Weekend almost here, it’s time to get reacquainted with your student and their new college life. That means visiting their dorm room, meeting their friends, and spending time together. They’re changing, navigating a new life, and you are too.

In this series

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    Part 1 Parents’ Survival Guide: Put Down the Phone, Leave Them Alone

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  • piggy bank and coins illustration by Mara Sassoon

    Part 2 A BU Guide for Parents: How to Help Students Manage Their Money

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  • Illustration of the globe with a plane flying around it

    Part 3 A BU Guide for Parents of International Students

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  • helicopter parents illustration by Mara Sassoon

    Part 4 A BU Guide for Parents: Knowing When to Intervene

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  • Parental figures holding hands in front of their home illustration by Mara Sassoon

    Part 5 Parents’ Survival Guide: Navigating Your New Normal

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