Sending a son or daughter to college can bring a mixture of gratitude, excitement, uncertainty, and a new kind of prayer. If you are looking for a helpful Christian resource for this transition, consider Thriving at College: Make Great Friends, Keep Your Faith, and Get Ready for the Real World by Alex Chediak. Although written primarily for students, the book can give parents a useful framework for conversations before move-in day. It addresses common college pitfalls and encourages students to pursue spiritual, relational, and academic maturity.[click “Read More” for more information.]
Snag it on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Thriving-College-Great-Friends-Faith/dp/1414339631/ref=sr_1_1. For parents seeking a book directed specifically to them, A Parent’s Guide to the Christian College by Todd Ream, Timothy Hermann, and C. Skip Trudeau explores how parents can remain appropriately present as their children become adults and navigate Christian higher education. Grab it at https://www.amazon.com/Parents-Guide-Christian-College-Supporting/dp/0891120491/ref=sr_1_1
Have you found a book, prayer resource, or practice that helped you release a college-bound child with faith and hope? Please comment!
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