August 24 : Author - Harlan Cohen Talks About His Book, The Happiest Kid on Campus: A Parent's Guide to the Very Best College Experience (for You and Your Child)

Top 5 Things Parents Need to Know to Help Their Kid Find His or Her Place on Campus


Finding Their Place Takes Planning
Encourage your kid to pick three activities or organizations that will allow them to find three different groups of friends, either spiritual, academic or social

Finding Their Place Takes Patience
Remind you child it can take more than two weeks (more likely two years!) to find their spot on campus

Finding Their Place Takes Accepting the Universal Rejection Truth
Don't make success all about the outcome, make it about the experience of taking a risk

Finding Their Place Takes Training
A tough one because there is only so much a parent can do as their child goes through self-discovery. Be supportive and knowledgeable about resources available to help your student

Finding Their Place Takes Help From Others
Have your child identify five people who can be there to help them win


To purchase a copy of the book:

The Happiest Kid on Campus: A Parent's Guide to the Very Best College Experience (for You and Your Child)


Signing:
June 18
7:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
55 Old Orchard Center
Skokie

happiestkidoncampus.com/