Suggested Reading List for Parents and Families

Families Count at CSU Dominguez Hills!

	Let the Journey Begin: A Parent's Monthly Guide to the College Experience By Jacqueline Kiernan MacKay As you and your first-year college student begin the school year, many questions may arise. Parent Orientation will be one opportunity to get answers to your questions. Knowing what to ask will help you maximize the benefits of orientation. Use the strategies in Let the Journey Begin to tackle problems and find solutions. Start with these questions and review more FAQ's in Chapter 2. Remember, there is always something new to learn!
	When Kids Go to College: A Parents Guide to Changing Relationships By Barbara M. Newman and Philip Newman This practical guide will answer that important question and tell you how to make the most of these exciting years. Topics covered in this book are: identity formation, values development, career exploration, social relationships, sexuality, alcohol and drug abuse, romantic relationships, dorm life, personal freedom, depression, discrimination, and college bureaucracy.
	Parents’ Guide to College Life By Robin Raskin This book provides straight answers to questions about what your student will face in the college years. The author talked with deans and other administrators from more than 90 colleges as well as financial advisors, health experts, college students, and parents to find out exactly what you should know before sending your student to college.
	I’ll Miss You Too By Margo E. Bane Woodacre, MSW & Stephanie Bane Transitioning from high school to college is one of the most exciting and complicated experiences that parents and students face together. Woodacre and Bane, a mother and daughter, journey hand-in-hand through the parallel joys and challenges of the college adventure. Candid and practical, I’ll Miss You Too offers a fresh approach to communication and connection throughout the college years.
	Helping Your First Year College Student Succeed By Richard H. Mullendore and Cathie Hatch of the National Orientation Director's Association This informational pamphlet focuses on "letting go" as a long-term process that should never be completed. The authors encourage parents to renegotiate their relationship with their student as an adult. This concise guide features ten sections about the major events and feelings parents and students will likely experience during the first year of college and offers suggestions for resolving these issues.

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