Sending Your Millennial to College

"An original and substantial contribution that deals frankly with both the nuts-and-bolts issues of what college is and the emotional issues of letting children grow up and begin to make their own lives. Bader's characterizations of university life and the challenges that students and families face ring true. I hope this book will find its way into the hands of many families; it will really help them to make sense of the transition to college while giving them strategies to let their children move on to the next phase of their lives."

"John Bader shows how parents can support their students’ college journey by encouraging them to build a community of academic advisors, faculty, mentors, and peers who will engage them in ongoing conversations about their goals, values, opportunities and decisions. That is what it means to own your education."

"I was delighted several years ago to see the publication of Dean's List, which I frequently recommend to high school graduates. I am equally delighted now to see this companion volume for parents, which is just as valuable and is a reminder that parents of college students go through a parallel set of transitions. Sending Your Millennial to College is a much-needed guide, full of helpful advice, and written with a refreshing mixture of candor and humor."

"As both a parent and higher education insider, Bader brings to his readers a truly unique perspective. Whether dealing with the emotions of letting go, understanding the pitfalls of grading, or reminding us that college is a place where students become learned citizens, Bader's wisdom is manifold and indispensable."

"An excellent companion to his earlier book, Dean’s List. John Bader provides parents of college-bound students a much-needed guide to navigating what can be a tumultuous and stressful time for families. Informed by years of experience working with students, faculty, and college administrators, Sending Your Millennial to College is engaging, accessible, and highly recommended."

"Sending Your Millennial to College is an informative and wise guide for parents of today’s college students who are attempting to strike the elusive balance between supporting and letting go. Bader draws on decades of experience as a professor, college administrator, advisor, and parent to provide specific and compassionate advice."

"This is a must-read book for all parents sending their child off to college. Surprised by his feeling of vulnerability when he dropped his son off at college, Bader uses his personal and professional background to create a powerful how-to guide with 'insider' information about what your child will experience and practical tips you can use to be supportive while guiding them to greater independence."

"For the past twenty-four years I have helped college students learn to respond effectively during moments of uncertainty. As a father of a high school senior, I find myself in an uncertain moment of my own. In this insightful guide, John Bader creates a clear path for transforming our anxiety as parents into genuine curiosity as our child grows into this next chapter of their lives. Following this set of practical strategies will help you support this growth, allowing your child to embrace the discomfort inherent in setting a meaningful course for their lives. This book is sure to be a classic!"