Off to college

This post: Off to College: 8 Important Talks to Have with Your Teen When my daughter ventured off to college, there was so much I wanted to tell her. I…

These "10 Commandments of Dorm Shopping" will help you and your off-to-college teen make smart choices while saving time and money.

It's easy to forget something important when packing for college. Here are unexpected things to bring to college that you might not think of before you get there.

Sending a child off to college goes against every fundamental principle we have likely used to guide our parenting thus far. I used the word child because their brains are still forming. For that matter, most days, I feel like my brain is still forming.

10 items that weren't on any college packing list that my friends and I used frequently when I lived in a dorm and still use today. Nine items are under $50

You have something epic and moving and important to say when you drop your kid at college, but the feelings get in the way and make you sound, well, insane.

We just dropped our daughter off in Clinton, New York for her first year of college. While I prepped by reading a few articles, there were a few things I learned along the way that I thought I would share to make your move in day easier with your freshmen. These tips should be helpful for first-time families, and might even be great reminder for some of you bringing in upperclassmen to college as well.

My daughter is off to college, but not before I gave her a big dose of life-saving rules.

With many colleges opening in August parents are once again getting prepared for drop-off day. You may be thinking about what to buy for their dorm room or what to say to them as you leave, but we want to touch on a few practical matters you should consider before you drive away. Not all of these are relevant to all families, and many are personal choice, but here are a few things to consider.

Words of encouragment for the mom who's getting ready to drop her child off at college for the first time.