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College Parent Central Podcast

College Parent Central Podcast

By: Vicki Nelson Lynn Abrahams Elizabeth Hamblet
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You don’t stop parenting the day you drop your student off to college on Move-in Day. Your role simply changes. (Actually, it’s not simple at all, but it changes.) You’re a parent for life. Join Lynn Abrahams and Vicki Nelson, higher education professionals and former college parents, as they explore the topics that can help you be a more effective and supportive parent to your college bound student. Whether you already have a child in college, college is still a year or more away, or your student is about to step out, start now to gather the information that empowers you to be an effective college success coach to your student.

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Episodes
  • #146 Minors Matter

    #146 Minors Matter
    Nov 21 2025

    Your student keeps hearing “What’s your major?” but the smarter question might be “What’s your mix?” In this episode, Vicki and Sarah explore the real value of college minors—what they are, how they fit inside a standard 120-credit path, and why four to six targeted courses can shift confidence, sharpen skills, and make a resume pop. We talk through mixing theory and hands-on learning, using minors to complement or contrast a major, and crafting a degree that tells a clear story about curiosity and capability. Advising matters more than ever.

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    36 mins
  • #145 - Encore Episode: Home for Break

    #145 - Encore Episode: Home for Break
    Nov 5 2025

    Your student is coming home for break! You’re excited and maybe even a little nervous. In this episode, Vicki and Lynn help you think about what to expect, how to prepare for your student’s return and survival strategies for the whole family.

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    • Much more information for college parents can be found on our website, College Parent Central
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    22 mins
  • #144 - Encore Episode - Mid-semester Check-in

    #144 - Encore Episode - Mid-semester Check-in
    Oct 15 2025

    Just when you think your student has settled in to that first semester of college it’s time for a reality check. Mid-semester is a great time for you to check in with your student to see how the semester is going. In this episode Lynn and Vicki discuss potential concerns, available resources, and specific conversations that can help you and your student connect at this important time.

    Thank you for listening!

    • Much more information for college parents can be found on our website, College Parent Central
    • Find us on Twitter at @CollParCentral
    • Find us on Bluesky at @CollParCentral.bsky.social
    • Sign up for our newsletter for ongoing information
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    25 mins
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