Ep 107: College Transition Educator: Helping Students Be Successful in College

Andrea Malkin Brenner, PhD is a nationally recognized college transition educator who speaks and writes about the challenges related to the transition to college. She has a specific interest in working with students with learning differences. Andrea draws on her 25 years of experience as a college sociology professor and as the creator and director of American University’s first-year experience program. Andrea has received multiple awards for her teaching and program design.Dr. Brenner is co-author of How to College: What to Know Before You Go (and When You’re There) (Macmillan), a student-facing book that guides students through their transition to college. She is also the creator of the Talking College™ card deck, the original deck of discussion prompts for college-bound students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) (available in English and Spanish) and co-creator of the upcoming Talking College™ Campus Visits card deck. Listen to this beneficial Parenting With Impact episode with Andrea Malkin Brenner, PhD. about college readiness and life skills for your teen. Will they ever be ready for independence?12 Tips for Parenting a Complex TeenFrom the experts at ImpactParents (and the moms of 6 young adults!), we promise you this: it’s not too late. In this FREE guide you’ll learn 12 fool-proof tips to improve conversations and reconnect with your teens so you can guide them to become independent and successful. Parents all over the world have better relationships with their teens using these tools. You can, too! Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Being realistic: kids don’t go from dependent to independent overnightTeaching life skills early on, step by step. What are the necessary life skills?Your child does not need to be 100% ready. Colleges offer support in finding their way  Related Links: Steps To College Readiness- It’s Not Too LateCollege Readiness: What Does That Mean For Kids With ADHD?Preparing Students with ADHD for Success at CollegeCollege Readiness and College Success  Connect with Andrea:Website How To College Talking College Card Decks Twitter Instagram Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices