A Parents' Guide to the College Years Read advice for parents on what to expect during the college years. The Empty Nest: Creating a New Life for Yourself After Your Children Leave Home Parents Say Goodbye: The Last Summer Before College Talking About Money with Your College-Bound Child Staying Connected with Your College Kids Paying for College Home for the Holidays: "They're Ba-aack!" Advice for Your College Freshman Read advice from college students and recent grads on how to make it through the first year of college smoothly. What I Wish I'd Known About College Must-Have Items to Pack for College Goal Setting for Your College-Bound Child Packing for College: Take It or Leave It Going to College Close to Home Making Friends in College College Advice: Make Friends with Five Key People College Rooms College Roommates Get What You Deserve Out of College College: Relearning Your ABCs Getting Along: Tips for Freshmen Roommates More College Resources Help your college freshman make the most of his college experience. Tips for Students: Hunting for College Money College Life Quiz Working Your Way Through College Why Taking Your Time to Get Through College Pays Off Career Resources Expert Advice When your teen heads off to college, you both need to make adjustments. Read experts' suggestions. "I'm worried my daughter isn't taking college seriously." Son coming home from college for the first time. "How do I help my younger children deal with their brother going off to college?" Transferring from community college to a four-year school. "I find college hard — should I really be here?" "Now that I'm in college, my grades have slipped." "How do I get my daughter to share her college experiences with me?" "My son will soon be leaving for college. How do I prepare myself for the transition?" "How can I discuss binge-drinking with my son in college?" "What problems do most college freshmen go through?" "What can I do to help make the transition from high school to college easier?" "How much financial contribution should be expected from college-bound child?"