How to Talk to Your Student to Support Their College Success

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Free family and caregiver webinar series
A mom puts her arm around her young adult son's shoulder. Both are wearing black tee-shirts and jeans.

Wednesdays, August 6, September 3, and October 1, 2025

7:00–8:00 pm EDT

Online via Microsoft Teams

College is an exciting time filled with growth, independence, and self-discovery—but it also comes with stress and adjustment. As a parent, guardian, or mentor, the way you communicate with your student can play a powerful role in helping them thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally.

  • Discover ways to support your student’s success through open, meaningful conversations
  • Learn about key campus resources available to students
  • Get your questions answered by campus experts

This series is free but registration is required. Attend one or attend all! Please see below for session descriptions and to register.

Questions? 

Email Heather.Morris@unh.edu

Session 1. August 6, 2025

Staying Connected: Supporting Healthy College Relationships

Support your student to:

  • Make new friends, 
  • Establish healthy boundaries, 
  • Develop positive, safe relationships
  • Find support if a relationship seems unsafe
  • Get involved with social opportunities across campus

Register for Session 1

Session 2. September 3, 2025

Understanding Your College Student’s Emotional Health

  • Using the UNH Well-Being Wheel to understand emotional wellness
  • What to know about your students' role in UNH's academic environment
  • Services and supports available through Psychological & Counseling Services
  • Helping your student to reach out and proactively care for their emotional health

Register for Session 2

Session 3. October 1, 2025

Know Before They Go (Out): Talking About Alcohol & Drugs

In this session, you'll learn how to:

  • Understand what substance use looks like on college campuses
  • Spot factors that increase or reduce risk for students
  • Talk more effectively with your student about alcohol and drugs
  • Connect with campus resources that support healthy choices

Register for Session 3

Presented by

  • Wildcats for Recovery 
  • UNH Health and Wellness
  • UNH Psychological and Counseling Services
  • UNH Residential Life
  • UNH Parents Council
  • UNH New Student and Family Programs
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