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What to Say When Your College Student Calls Home Crying college parents college transition futureu homesickness own it framework parent communication student independence Sep 22, 2026

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When your college student calls home crying, start by staying calm and helping them slow down. Say, β€œI’m glad you called. Let’s take this one step at a time.” Ask what happened, what feels hardest, what they have already tried, and what next step they can take. Do not rush to fix, dism...

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