
College Parent Central Podcast
You don’t stop parenting the day you drop your student off to college on Move-in Day. Your role simply changes. (Actually, it’s not simple at all, but it changes.) You’re a parent for life. Join Lynn Abrahams and Vicki Nelson, higher education professionals and former college parents, as they explore the topics that can help you be a more effective and supportive parent to your college bound student. Whether you already have a child in college, college is still a year or more away, or your student is about to step out, start now to gather the information that empowers you to be an effective college success coach to your student.
Podcasting since 2019 • 139 episodes
College Parent Central Podcast
Latest Episodes
#139 - Don't Overlook These College Prep Tasks as the Summer Winds Down
Summer may be waning, but college prep for soon-to-be new college students is ramping up. Vicki and Elizabeth sat down to record a late summer pre-college episode to let parents know some of the things they shouldn’t bother about at this late d...
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Season 6
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Episode 139
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58:51

#138 - Encore Episode - College Roommates: Navigating This Complex Relationship
The topic of college roommates looms large for many students and parents. It is common for students to feel anxious as many anticipate sharing a living space with a stranger for the first time. But with careful preparation, attention to c...
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Season 6
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Episode 138
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47:52

#137 Navigating Physical Disabilities and College
Navigating college with a physical disability requires thoughtful preparation beyond what most students face. What accommodations are available? How accessible are campus buildings? Who handles medical needs? These questions demand answers long...
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Season 6
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Episode 137
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53:28

#136 Summer Reads Season 6
Searching for meaningful summer reading that might transform your relationship with your college student? Look no further than this curated collection of parent-focused book recommendations from higher education professionals Vicki Nelson and L...
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Season 6
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Episode 136
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42:25

#135 The Truth About College Admission
Vicki and Elizabeth were excited in the episode to welcome college admission experts Rick Clark and Brennan Barnard to talk about their book, “The Truth About College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together.” This book cuts...
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Season 6
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Episode 135
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47:18
