Here you will find biblical advice to encourage your college student as they take these transformative steps toward independence. College can be filled with fun and excitement, but it also can present students with unexpected challenges and pressures. Allow these verses to help you share words of truth with your student.

It’s their first extended stay home from college, and you can’t wait. But expectations don’t always match reality. Here are some ways you can be prepared.

Trusting God with our children doesn’t end when they turn 18. As believers, we know the wisdom and truth behind placing our trust in God rather than ourselves. But when it comes to trusting God with our children, there’s often a tension there, and as parents, we can struggle. Praying through Bible verses about trusting God helps us release our grip and surrender our fears.

Before you go dorm shopping with your soon-to-be college freshman, here’s a list of dorm essential dos & don’ts from parents who’ve been there done that! Included is a printable college dorm checklist that covers the basics.

What is it that makes someone a great mom? Great feels both generic and overwhelming all at the same time. But there’s an element of effort there, too. I believe great moms all share some common qualities that have nothing to do with creating Pinterest-worthy birthday parties or buying our kids the latest and greatest “thing.” Being a mother is a lifelong journey. It doesn’t end when your last child graduates, so there’s always room for growth and learning. The mothers we are, and the mothers we become, start with choice. The choice to be great.

Parenting can be tricky and wonderful all at the same time. When faced with uncertainty, fears and doubts, run first to God’s Word for encouragement, wisdom and guidance.