Tips for Parents of College Bound Students

Today we have a great episode lined up! Sally is typically joining us on the show to talk about meal prep and planning and other topics around nutrition, but today, we are getting a different side of Sally. She recently sent her son off to college and of course, having a high schooler myself, I was interested in learning more about her experience. What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a specific topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great advice and tips! 2:25 An introduction to Sally Kuzemchak 3:24 Advice for parents whose kids are gearing up for college 5:27 Why it's important to let the school guide your child as a student 10:23 The pros and cons of submitting common applications 14:26 The reality check Sally got from her son 17:08 The right way and wrong way to do college tours 20:45 How social media influences the college application process 22:08 Signs it's time for your kid to take a break from social media 26:05 Why it's crucial to let your kids carve their own path (even when it's hard) 29:34 Why some kids don't get excited at the prospect of going to college 30:48 What Sally wishes she did differently when her son was applying and why 34:23 Special dates to be aware of when your child is in the application process 35:02 Why parents need to give themselves some grace during this time 35:37 Tips for supporting your kids emotionally during the application process About Our Guest, Sally Kuzemchak Sally is a registered dietitian, author, and mom of two boys. She blogs at RealMomNutrition.com , a "no-judgement zone" for feeding families. She is the author of two books, The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids , a guidebook to the best whole foods for kids, and Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide , a cookbook for busy families. An award-winning reporter and writer, Sally serves as a Contributing Editor for Parents magazine and a blogger for WebMD. Her writing has been published in magazines including Prevention, Health, Family Circle, Eating Well, Fitness, and Shape. Sally received her master's degree in dietetics from Ohio State University and resides in Columbus, OH with her family. You can listen to Sally's previous episodes! Episode 72 How to Create A No Stress Dinner Plan , Episode 54 Nutrition Label 101 , Episode 37 Balancing the Holiday Sugar Rush , Episode 34 Lunchbox Packing Mistakes To Avoid Relevant Links Follow Healthy Family Project on Instagram , Facebook , TikTok , Pinterest , and YouTube . Follow Sally on Facebook & Instagram Free Meal Planning Printables 10 Beginner's Tips to Meal Planning Like a Pro Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: Episode 70: How To Raise An Adult Episode 42: Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility Episode 25: Easing Test Anxiety in Kids & Teens

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Tips for Parents of College Bound Students is an episode from Healthy Family Project by Amanda Keefer.

This episode is 36:25 long.

This episode was published on Dec 5, 2022.

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