Florida International University Parent Guide

December 2009, Issue 3

Join the Panther Parents Association Today!

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The Panther Parents Association is an organization that provides information and support to parents and family members of current Florida International University students. The Panther Parents Association allows for FIU parents to enhance their interactions with and feel connected to the FIU family.

By Joining the Panther Parents Association, you will receive the Monthly Printed Academic Calendar with important dates and information, along with monthly tips for parents to encourage student success. Members also receive printed copies of the Panther Parent Times, distributed three times each year (Fall, Spring, and Summer).

Home for the Holidays: Surviving your College Student's Stay

Holiday breaks are usually the first extended periods of time that families spend together since saying goodbye at the dorm in the early fall. College students are accustomed to new freedoms and new adult responsibilities, and while coming home can be a relief, it also can lead to new power struggles between parents and their kids. This article addresses common stressful areas and ways to avoid potential conflict – so that the entire family can enjoy time together.


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