STRONG START BY DR. DEANNA BEHNKE-COOK
STRONG START
Preparing for the transition to College or University — a Parent and Student Guide
Whether you’re a parent sending your child off to college or university, or a student about to start a brand-new chapter, you’re in the right place. This guide is designed to help both of you prepare for the exciting, and sometimes overwhelming transition to post-secondary life.
Together, we will explore topics like safety, finances, mental health, resilience, time management, friendships, and independence.
For parents - this guide will give you the tools to support without smothering.
For students - this guide will help you develop confidence, routines, and a game plan for success.
This is more than just prep - it's about building the foundation for a new beginning that's healthy, connected and strong.
Let's get started!
Because Starting Strong is wayyyy more fun that "overwhelmed and in-way-over-your head feeling!”
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What can
you expect?
Seven step-by-step modules that walk parents and students (separately) through issues related to safety, well-being, communication with home, managing money, decision-making, planning for success in class and relationships, dealing with loneliness, anxiety, and building resilience
Activities to try, reflection questions to ponder, and strategies to put in place BEFORE you get to school
All prepared for you, by me, Deanna, an award-winning university professor with over twenty years of experience… and because I teach first year students, I know what this new life is like.. and how to get the most out of it!
academic and personal development coach
Dr. Deanna Behnke-Cook PhD
Education is an absolute game changer. Nobody will ever convince me otherwise. Whether you are attending college, university, or beginning an apprenticeship program, learning all of the new material, and navigating this new life can be overwhelming.. but it does't have to be.. if you know WHAT to expect, and HOW to be ready… Let's make this a fun and exciting adventure.. not something to endure… plus, I wrote it just or you!