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Getting Along With Roommates (September 1998)

A while back, I asked my daughter Tawny to collaborate with me on giving dating advice to 16 year olds. She did a fine job and so I've asked her again to write a piece about living with college roommates. Don't worry about my abdicating this space on a permanent basis. Tawny will be serving as a missionary in Mongolia for the next year and half.

With the approach of fall, thousands of college students are moving into their new dorm rooms or apartments. Box after box is carried i ...

Ex-Farmer Talks About Leaving Farming, Going To College (September 2000)

Thsi column describes the life experiences of one farm woman as she finds a new life after farming. She describes her new life and how she learned to adjust.

Secret From "The Little Prince": Friendships Take Time (July 2004)

This article points out how important time is in forming true friendships

Nine Secrets To College Success (August 2005)

This article gives pointers for new college freshmen on how to cope and thrive in their new environment. Dr. Farmer's son Trace is in his first year at BYU.

With Adult Children, How Much Do We Help? (August 2006)

This article has practical guidelines on when and how much to help adult children deal with problems in their lives.

Mommy Shock: Are Daughters Prepared For Motherhood? (July 2007)

This article tlaks about the socialization of young women in our culture with encouragment toward careers, education, independence and autonomy. Nothing in that preparation prepares them for the demands of motherhood. Dr. Farmer takes a look at the challenges this poses young women as they adjust to the needs of their infant children and the demands of motherhood.

Helping Young Adults Be On Their Own (June 2008)

This atricle has counsel for parents whose young adult children may be struggling to be independent.

Off To College - Here's How To Succeed (August 2009)

This article gives guidelines for young adults going off to college on how to make their college experience successful.

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	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling General Topics VIII. Meeting Life's Challenges 2. College Advice Login Articles Getting Along With Roommates (September 1998) A while back, I asked my daughter Tawny to collaborate with me on giving dating advice to 16 year olds. She did a fine job and so I've asked her again to write a piece about living with college roommates. Don't worry about my abdicating this space on a permanent basis. Tawny will be serving as a missionary in Mongolia for the next year and half. With the approach of fall, thousands of college students are moving into their new dorm rooms or apartments. Box after box is carried i ... Ex-Farmer Talks About Leaving Farming, Going To College (September 2000) Thsi column describes the life experiences of one farm woman as she finds a new life after farming. She describes her new life and how she learned to adjust. Secret From "The Little Prince": Friendships Take Time (July 2004) This article points out how important time is in forming true friendships Nine Secrets To College Success (August 2005) This article gives pointers for new college freshmen on how to cope and thrive in their new environment. Dr. Farmer's son Trace is in his first year at BYU. With Adult Children, How Much Do We Help? (August 2006) This article has practical guidelines on when and how much to help adult children deal with problems in their lives. Mommy Shock: Are Daughters Prepared For Motherhood? (July 2007) This article tlaks about the socialization of young women in our culture with encouragment toward careers, education, independence and autonomy. Nothing in that preparation prepares them for the demands of motherhood. Dr. Farmer takes a look at the challenges this poses young women as they adjust to the needs of their infant children and the demands of motherhood. Helping Young Adults Be On Their Own (June 2008) This atricle has counsel for parents whose young adult children may be struggling to be independent. Off To College - Here's How To Succeed (August 2009) This article gives guidelines for young adults going off to college on how to make their college experience successful.