About this Library
This quick video library offers expert tips for parents to address the mental health challenges college students face. Taken from our series of live classes, these short videos provide practical solutions for common concerns like adjusting to college life, managing homesickness, and handling academic stress. We also cover holiday transition tips, strategies for a successful first semester, and how to set boundaries and make the most of summer vacation. Whether you’re navigating the emotional challenges after the college drop-off, supporting your student through stressful times, or helping them for new transitions, this library provides quick answers to your college parenting questions.
Start with our Quick Video Solutions – easy-to-watch clips with expert tips and handouts. Log in to access each of the titles listed below:
- Stressors in the Life of a Teen
- Why Is College So Challenging?
- Stay Connected After Move In
- Making Friends in College: How to Initiate Conversation (Socializing in College)
- Adjusting to College Life What to Expect
- 10 Strategies to Support College Students
- Stress Management and Self-Care: The 5 Senses
- Inspire Motivation in Your College Student
- Signs that Your College Student Is Struggling – Things They Might Say
- Signs Your College Student Is Struggling: Behaviors to Look For
- 5 Reasons Why Students Withdraw
- Depression & Anxiety in College Students
- What to Do in Times of Crisis
Bookmark our Support Your College Student Resource Guide – your parenting GPS, connecting you to quick videos, helpful handouts, live workshops, and expert tips, all grounded in research and real-life success.
At Peace at Home, we believe in progress, not perfection. Parenting is a journey, and we’re here to walk it with you. With the right tools and compassionate support, you can parent with clarity and confidence. Let’s do this together.
After this library, you will be able to:
- Support your college student’s emotional adjustment after drop-off, promoting independence while staying involved as a parent.
- Implement proactive wellness practices to support your freshman’s mental and physical health throughout their first semester and beyond.
- Effectively communicate with your college student during holiday visits, easing the transition between home and school, and fostering positive family relationships.
- Provide guidance after their first semester to help them reflect on their experiences, manage stress, and set goals for the next term.
- Plan a productive and restorative summer break, ensuring your student is prepared for the upcoming academic year.
