7 Things Parents Should Say Often to Their College Freshman

1) I love you. It sounds cheesy and they typically don't want to hear it, but you should tell your child "I love you." often when they go off to college. It might not be heartfelt and because of this the child may tune out your words or even act annoyed, but if you do not voice these feelings then there will be a void in their heart for years to come. You are their parent after all and that is what we do as parents: We care about them!

Every new college Freshman has heard it a million times, "Go to class!" as they are about to leave for their first semester. It's really important for your Freshman son or daughter to hear from someone they trust about how important it is for them to show up at their classes regularly and on time so that they can do well in school and graduate on time!

A new college Freshman may not be used to having a routine in their life, but it is important for them to have one. A routine provides structure and creates order - something that can be very valuable when you are trying to figure out how the pieces of your life fit together. Creating a schedule for each day also allows you to plan ahead and know what needs to get done at certain times. It will help avoid problems like forgetting about an assignment or missing a deadline because you forgot about it until the last minute! Plus, once they get into the habit of having a daily routine, they'll find that it becomes second nature after awhile! They'll thank themselves later on down the road when they're busy with work or family obligations without even thinking.

Of course you're nervous about your new college Freshman. They are facing so many new things on their own for the first time and it's hard to watch them go through this transition. But I want you to know that they're not doing this alone. There will be a whole team of people at the university who are there to help your student succeed academically and socially - from Resident Assistants, Academic Advisors, tutoring services, Clubs & Organizations advisors and more! Take some time now to talk with them about what resources they'll have at school and how you’ve got their back no matter what happens.

Starting college is scary for almost everyone I know. The transition from home life to dorm-room living can be very difficult. Your freshman will be exposed to new people and ideas in ways that can be overwhelming at times. Let me know that it’s okay to feel scared or unsure about what the future holds; it's a normal part of becoming an adult.

It's hard for parents to let go of their children when they head off to college. But, we need to be there for them and encourage them no matter how far away from home they are. I'm always here for you is a message that will help your child feel more comfortable with life in the dorms and on campus. It will also make it clear that you're not going anywhere too!

This one’s pretty self explanatory. Good luck, parents!!!