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The Parent Page Episode 3: The Packing Conundrum Apr 04, 2022

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“Moving out starts with moving in” according to this week’s guest, Todd Iserman whose business, STL Rent A Box (www.stlrentabox.com), is the one-stop shop destination for dorm dwellers at the end of the year. Todd shares his expertise with parents on things to consider as your student moves from their childhood home and into their first space outside of your control. Join Mindy and Leslie as the episode include anecdotes of the craziest things they’ve seen inside the dorms where they live and work. Share feedback, questions, and stories at theparentpagepodcast@gmail.com.

The Parent Page Episode 2: The Being a first-year Conundrum Apr 03, 2022

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The “best four years of your life” often don’t start off that way and this week Leslie and Mindy will dig into that with seasoned seniors Ethan and Ola. These two Residential Advisors share stories of their own humble beginnings and help parents understand that it can be a bumpy ride, but there are systems in place to support students as they adjust to campus life. Recorded in the dorm with Leslie lives with all of the ambient sounds of campus life, Ethan and Ola will reassure any parents hoping to hear that their kids will be fine. Everything’s fine. Share feedback, questions, and stories at theparentpagepodcast@gmail.com.

The Parent Page Episode 1: The Roommate Conundrum Apr 02, 2022

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Leslie and Mindy tackle one of the first social dilemmas facing college students along with the FOMO and referred anxiety is poses for parents: the roommate selection process. This week’s guest is Jill Stratton, Assistant Provost for Residential Education and the Associate Dean for Residential Colleges at Vanderbilt University. Jill’s decades of expertise will help parents learn how to guide and support students through this first important decision of their upcoming life on campus. Share feedback, questions, and stories at theparentpagepodcast@gmail.com.

The Parent Page Pilot Episode: The Parent Page Conundrum Apr 02, 2022

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Veteran college parents Leslie and Mindy kick off their new podcast like a couple of clueless and nervous freshmen. Working with an iphone under the basement steps, they introduce The Parent Page Podcast and share what lead them to start this journey in the first place- living and working on a college campus among real live students in their natural habitat. Join them on their seven episode Season 1 ride for a deeper discussion around the hottest and hilarious topics ripped from the parent pages across the country, and find a way to cope with your very own separation anxiety at this advanced stage of parenting. Share feedback, questions, and stories at theparentpagepodcast@gmail.com.

Introducing The Parent Page! Apr 02, 2022

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Congratulations! Your child has been accepted into college! Welcome to The Parent Page Podcast.
Everyone who has ever courageously dropped off a child at college knows what it is like standing cluelessly outside the Ivory Tower trying desperately to look in. Two parents living on the inside of college life guide listeners through questions every college bound parent has but is too afraid to ask. Guest experts and seasoned college parent veterans will cover topics in ways that your college parent page wouldn't dare. Honest and unsentimental discussion for the weirdest phase of parenting yet.

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