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The First College Drop Off Made Easy

We just dropped our daughter off in Clinton, New York for her first year of college. While I prepped by reading a few articles, there were a few things I learned along the way that I thought I would share to make your move in day easier with your freshmen. These tips should be helpful for first-time families, and might even be great reminder for some of you bringing in upperclassmen to college as well.

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two girls hugging each other with the text college bound important talks you need to have with your teen

This post: Off to College: 8 Important Talks to Have with Your Teen When my daughter ventured off to college, there was so much I wanted to tell her. I…

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a blue background with the words real advice for those sending their firstborn off to college

As most of you know, a year ago I was at the end of a year long battle with denial and was mere days away from reaching that big, red box on my calendar that I’d filled in with a skull and crossbone. My daughter was about to move almost 300 miles away to college. For…

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a woman sitting at a desk with the words seven things college students need to get used to doing on their own

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure for more details. Thanks for supporting the brands that make The Happy Arkansan possible! Many college students are back on campus soon (if not already) so I thought I would share a couple of things that college students need to get used to doing […]

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When your child first leaves the nest and heads off to college, it's hard. Do you have a child leaving for college? Here is some advice that might help. #education #collegetips #parentingtips

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a piece of paper with the words advice for women going off to college

Soon to be college freshmen: Some heartfelt advice for going to college; these college tips will help you enjoy your college experience to the fullest!

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two photos with the words 17 items to take care of before your student leaves for college

With many colleges opening in August parents are once again getting prepared for drop-off day. You may be thinking about what to buy for their dorm room or what to say to them as you leave, but we want to touch on a few practical matters you should consider before you drive away. Not all of these are relevant to all families, and many are personal choice, but here are a few things to consider.

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students walking down the street with text overlay that reads what not to bring to college is really a no

Packing the right college essentials is vital. However don't overpack. Here's what not to bring to college. #collegepacking #packingforcollege #freshmantips #freshmanpacking #collegeprep #collegepreparation #livingoncampus #dormlife #preppingforcollege #packingfordorm

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two women standing in front of a sign that says how to prep your teen for college this summer

Whether it seemed like this day would never come or the years have flown by, if your child is headed off to college this fall you only have three months left to get ready. And

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people standing in a hallway with the words what i told my daughter when dropping her off at college

I knew this day would come… So, years ago when my friend Pastor Ben Cachiaras posted a blog sharing what he told his daughter when he dropped her off at college, I filed it away for when I had to do the same. This past week Lorrie and I left our oldest at college and […]

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Here are some of the bestselling off-to-college items that Grown and Flown parents are buying for their freshmen. #dormessentials #dorm #dormdecor #student #college

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