About this episode

Laurie Dhue shares essential tips for preparing young adults for college success, focusing on the four S's: sex, substances, self-esteem, and scholastics.

For many, college success seems pre-ordained and the rightful outcome of a thoughtful next generation development plan, But, we all know this isn’t always the case. One of the great fears for many families is a child stumbling with their first taste of independence and outside accountability. LAURIE DHUE shares insights on preparing young adults for college, focusing on the four S’s: sex, substances, self-esteem, and scholastics. This episode offers practical advice for parents and students to navigate independence responsibly and confidently and set those students up for college success. In recovery for 19 years and with a career in broadcast journalism at the highest levels, Laurie is one of the foremost experts in the field and armed with real world, personal experience. https://youtu.be/8JN2iM8gxWA Key Topics The four S’s framework: Sex, Substances, Self-esteem, Scholastics Importance of consent and online safety Managing peer pressure and peer influence Building self-esteem in the age of social media Practical safety tips for college students The role of family communication and support Long-term decision making and goal setting in college Recognizing signs…

People in this episode

Host: Frazer Rice

Guest: Laurie Dhue

Topics covered

• college success
• independence
• parenting
• self-esteem
• substance abuse
• communication

Keywords

• college
• success
• independence
• parenting tips
• self-esteem
• substance abuse
• peer pressure
• communication
• mental health
• safety tips

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