Dr. Joel's Blog
Resources for Parents, Students, & Professionals
Thanksgiving Break Checkpoints: What Your College Student’s Behavior Is Really Telling You
Nov 23, 2025
Continue Reading...
Thanksgiving break is here, and for many parents, it's the first real opportunity to see how their college student is actually doing — beyond the short texts, vague updates, or “I’m fine” messages.
After working with thousands of students across more than 200 colleges and universities, I can tell y...