The transition to college — it’s a big one. Teens are suddenly faced with new freedoms, living arrangements, relationships, responsibilities and stress.
Parents across the country are spending this month preparing their children for the move. They are lecturing them about things like how to manage finances, do laundry and stay safe.
But with all the first-time challenges and pressures, parents also need to impart the importance of emotional health.
Emotional issues are cited as a leading reason students struggle during college. Those who have skills in managing stress and staying healthy, experts say, are better equipped to handle the challenges. Yet, while parents are often aware of their child’s vulnerabilities, many are caught by surprise when going away to college causes problems.
[For more of this story, written by Michele Munz, go to http://www.stltoday.com/lifest...49-2cefd05ede30.html]
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