How to connect with your child

parkermom
Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:46:00 +0000

Thanks friendlymom, I am going to mention that to my DD.

The dorm head told as at orientation that the first few minutes after dorm check-in (study-hours) are a good time to make a quick call home to parents if needed. But you are right, dharmamom…study time should not be spent on the phone, nor would DD want to do that since she has work to do. She also doesn’t want to disturb or annoy her roommate.

Hopefully, we will figure out a good system of communication by mid-year. It’s nice to know other families had a similar first year experience. It is quite an adjustment to go from talking with your child face-to-face every day to the very minimal contact we have now. Fortunately, I think it is harder on her dad and me than it is on her.

I suppose that’s why I visit this site more frequently now that she’s gone to school. It’s a way to bridge the void (for me) without bugging her all the time. It’s also good to hear about other parents’ experiences.