{"product_id":"out-to-sea-a-parents-survival-guide-to-the-freshman-voyage-9781592987269","title":"Out to Sea: A Parents' Survival Guide to the Freshman Voyage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated in 2023.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOLD AWARD WINNER at the Midwest Book Awards in Family \u0026amp; Parenting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll aboard, parents!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's time to see your child off on the voyage of a lifetime: the first year of college. The college transition is filled with mixed emotions and is a time of tremendous change for both students and parents. As move-in day approaches, important questions lurk beneath the surface: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat can I do now to help equip my student for success?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat skills and tools should I teach my child to help them prepare to launch?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow will I survive back on shore when I send my student out to sea?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is your survival guide! Out to Sea: A Parents' Survival Guide to the Freshman Voyage will help you navigate the emotional and practical aspects of the freshman year. This easy-to-read, informative guidebook is swimming with helpful tips, organized checklists, and real-world advice from parents and experts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut to Sea will keep your sanity afloat and ensure smoother sailing for you and your student as you embark on this grand voyage. Anchors aweigh!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn all about: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to pack-with handy checklists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaying connected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunicating and healthy boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMentorship parenting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoney matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcademic expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol and substance use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMental and physical health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoommate relations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCampus crime and safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to expect when your student comes home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd so much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRadi, Kelly:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kelly Radi launched her firstborn in 2014 and will send her second out to sea this spring. A public speaker since 2010, Radi thoroughly enjoys empowering parents as they launch their college-bound students and can be found speaking at high schools and college campuses about this emotional transition. She blends her authentic voice and tell-it-like-it-is approach to offer relevant, practical suggestions and solutions to help parents (and students) survive--and thrive!--as they set sail. \r \r Radi owns Radi to Write, LLC, a public relations writing firm. Her creative writing appears regularly on various websites, blog posts, and in regional and national magazines. Learn more about Kelly Radi at raditowrite.com.\r","brand":"Beaver's Pond Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598982975762,"sku":"9781592987269","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_60ed77fb-a0ab-43e8-9552-92c427cd9e6a.jpg?v=1732195100","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/out-to-sea-a-parents-survival-guide-to-the-freshman-voyage-9781592987269","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}