Fall has arrived, which means tens of thousands of new freshman students are arriving on college campuses everywhere. This transition period can be both thrilling and challenging for teens and parents alike, many of whom experience mixed emotions about such a significant life change. This time period can be critical in allowing young adults to mature, develop independence, and begin making choices that will guide much of the rest of their lives. Parents: your job is not over! Your children may need you in different ways at this point, but they still need you. You are now tasked with a delicate balancing act: offer guidance and support when needed but allow your kids to try new things and make mistakes. This article may offer some helpful tips on supporting your teens as they take on life at college:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-moment-youth/201209/ten-ways-support-your-college-freshman

Learn more about my practice at www.DenverTherapyAssessment.com