Students can benefit greatly from informed and involved parents. As you are well aware, the balance of providing support, remaining connected and facilitating independence can be very challenging. This balance nonetheless is an important one.

It requires patience and self-nurturance. It requires remembering that mistakes are inevitable and these mistakes are opportunities for growth.

Best wishes to you and your family as you venture on this new and sometimes challenging journey. Listed below are some links that you may find of benefit.

Alcohol, other Drugs, and College: A Parent’s Guide

The Parent Connection
Information for parents on alcohol and other drug prevention

PFLAG (Parents, Families, Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Offers helpful information about issues facing GLBT individuals and how loved ones can advocate for them.

Amazon
You can search in the Books section for parents of college students