I agree with all of the mothers, student and educators interviews in this piece.

Part of good parenting is knowing when to let go and knowing that sometimes the most important lessons are the most difficult – and best learned on your own.

 

The Eternal Struggle of the Empty Nester

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http://nyti.ms/2cgfdw1

Here’s some advice for parents from Emory University psychology professor Marshall Duke

http://www.washingtonpost.com/posttv/national/tips-on-how-to-be-a-good-college-parent/2014/09/03/8ecac998-338a-11e4-9f4d-24103cb8b742_video.html