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To help your college student without taking over, listen first, ask what is actually happening, help them name the real problem, and guide them toward one next step they can take. Offer support, not control. Step in directly only when safety, health, or serious functioning concerns req...
 I keep hearing the same thing:Â
“Kids these days are soft.”
“They need to toughen up.”
But here’s the problem -
we’re expecting kids to have skills that are never actually taught.
Let’s Make This Make Sense
If you handed me a calculus exam right now, I wouldn’t suddenly “toughen up” and figure...
Part 4 of 4: Handling Rejection - This article is part of The Parent’s College Stress Series - a 4-part series designed to help you stay steady, supportive, and strategic during the college process.
Rejection hurtsÂ
If your teen receives a denial or waitlist decision, your reaction matters more ...
