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Useful Family Resources: Recommended Readings for Parents


  • Barkin, C. (1999). When your kid goes to college: A parents’ survival guide. New York: Avon Books, Inc.
  • Coburn, K.L. & Treeger, M.L. (2003). Letting go: A parents’ guide to understanding the college years. New York: Harper Collins.
  • Mullendore, R.H. & Hatch, C. (2000). Helping your first-year college student succeed: A guide for parents. South Carolina: The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition.
  • Ricchini, J. & Arndt, T. (2002). Life during college: Valuable advice & tips for success. Virginia: Life After Graduation, LLC.
  • Savage, M. (2003). You’re on your own (but I’m here if you need me): Mentoring your child during the college years. New York: Fireside.
  • Woodacre, M. E. B. & Bane, S. (2006). I’ll miss you too: What will change, what will not and how we’ll stay connected. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks.

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Orientation & Family Programs
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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