Parenting: Tips for parents preparing their children for university

Parenting: Tips for parents preparing their children for university

From Parenting with Nikki Bush

February 7, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

Nikki Bush shares practical tips for parents to help their children transition to university life.

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert sharing  practical tips to help parents guide their children through the transition to university, covering budgeting, independence, and thriving while living alone. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays  Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu.  Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj   For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL   Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc   Follow us on social…

People in this episode

Guest: Nikki Bush

Topics covered

  • university preparation
  • parenting
  • budgeting
  • independence
  • living alone

Keywords

  • transition
  • guidance
  • family support

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu

Places: Johannesburg, 702land

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