Home Again:  Holidays/Summers Under the Same Roof

You've been looking forward to reuniting with your child — to the way it used to be. . . surprise. 

For Parents of College Students  

Your son or daughter has also been eagerly awaiting this break. . . . staying in bed all day, having home-cooked meals, getting lots of TLC.  Instead your college kid is bored and irritable and you feel like youêre running a hotel.  Find ways to prepare for this transition and enjoy time together with  your son or daughter.  Also learn strategies for your new parenting role and evolving relationship with your almost-grown kid.