I'll Miss You Too: An Off-to-College Guide for Parents and Students

by Margo E. Woodacre Bane, Margo E. Bane Woodacre

"In my 22 years as an educator, rarely have I seen such a unique book . . . . Their style is absorbing, their format clever, and the text informative and real. Parents and students will see themselves in this book and realize that they are not alone."-Beverly Stewart, M.Ed., president of Back to Basics Learning Dynamics

Leaving home and starting college is a major life transition-for students and parents. I'll Miss You Too is the must-have guidebook for new students and the proud parents so that together they can successfully navigate the college years, and not only protect their unique relationship, but help it to grow as well. (And to prevent a few flare-ups!)

I'll Miss You Too, by mother-daughter team Margo E. Bane Woodacre and Steffany Bane, is a must-have guidebook for students and parents that will help them to navigate the college years, and ensure that their one-of-a-kind relationship not only remains intact, but flourishes as well.

I'll Miss You Too is unique in that it is written from both sides of the mother-daughter relationship, providing valuable insight into the issues that both parent and child face,

-The 10 major traumas of empty nesters, (and their solutions!)
-Tips for students making the transition in the "real world"
-Communication issues, and how to set healthy expectations
-Most common problems of moving out and leaving home (for both parent and student)
-Coming home for the first time
-The personal, intimate journeys of mother and daughter when separating
- And much more...

This poignant and oftentimes hilarious guidebook provides the kind of perspective that leads to understanding, and opens the door for meaningful discussion between parent and child.

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 18, 2006

Reviews

[Holly]

Walks you through some common transitions from year to year of college. Best read with your child if they will co-read this book with you. Otherwise, as a parent, it provides an outside perspective on what you and your child are experiencing as they transition through college to adulthood.

[CaliNativeBalboa]

I wish I'd found this book about 6 months ago, when my college bound child began make some moves to cut the apron string. I'll Miss You Too, written from a mother and daughter's perspective offers insight and strategies to cope with children leaving the nest for the first time.
I'd recommend reading it along with the child since it deals with the feelings of both parent and child. I would have better understood my own child's need for independence and autonomy and felt less concerned about her efforts to disengage from family life. In addition, college bound kids get guidance and understanding from a seasoned, successful veteran.
I probably would have given the updated version 5 stars, as this one was not as up to date on the Internet and social media. I didn't read the other reviews yet so I don't know why it was rated so low because it really worked for me. It was both informative and reassuring! I also plan to send a copy to my child in college so they can better understand my perspective as well!
Highly recommended to any parent with a child going off to college in the next year!

[Katrina]

This book is great. I would buy this for book for parents and high school seniors alike. I wish I would have read it when my girls were incoming seniors. Great advice and makes you feel that you aren’t alone. I left it in my van and pulled it out when I needed it....which during the first year for college was quite often. It made me feel like a parent wrote it and understood my feelings and my child’s feelings.

[Suzanne]

With my oldest off to college in the fall, I thought I'd pick up a few of the "recommended reading" books that my daughter's college suggests for parents and students - just because. This was the first. I found nothing illuminating in it - there were no unanticipated revelations regarding what to expect. The writing was also a little too light-weight for my taste.