You can always turn to The Office of Parent Services for support; however, there are also several books we recommend that are filled with useful information, helpful stories, and excellent advice. The following books are all staff-recommended, and parent-tested and approved.
Letting Go: A Parent's Guide to Understanding the College YearsKaren Coburn, Madge Lawrence
1992
Bringing Home the Laundry: Effective Parenting for College and Beyond
Janis Brody
2000
Career Coaching Your Kids: Guiding Your Child Through the Process of Career Discovery
David Montross, Theresa Kane and Robert Ginn, Jr.
1997
Don't Tell Me What To Do, Just Send Money
Helen Johnson and Christine Schelhas-Miller
2000
How to Help Your Child Land the Right Job (Without Being a Pain in the Neck)
Nella Barkley
1993
Majoring in Success: Building Your Career While Still in College
Anthony Arcieri and Marianne Green
1999
Millenials RisingNeil Howe and William Strauss
2000
Newcomer's Handbook for Moving to Washington DC, 3rd EditionMike Livingston
2002
The Parent's Crash Course in Career Planning: Helping Your Student SucceedMarcia Harris and Sharon Jones
1996
When Your Kids Go to CollegeLucantonia Salvi et al.
1994
Your College Experience: Strategies for SuccessJohn Gardner and Jerome Jewler
1999
Almost Grown: Launching Your Child from High School to CollegePatricia Pasick
1998
When Your Kid Goes to College: A Parent's Survival Guide
Carol Barkin
1997
You're On Your Own (but I'm here if you need me): Mentoring Your Child During the College Years
Marjorie Savage
2003
Success Without College: Why Your Child May Not Have to Go to College Right Now-and May Not Have to Go at AllLinda Lee
2000
Life After Graduation: Financial Advice and Money Saving Tips Terry Arndt, John Ricchini
2001