It\u2019s been a nerve-wracking couple of weeks for students and their parents who have been waiting for the release of those all-important A level and GCSE results with baited breath. For many, opening that envelope will bring good news \u2013 with university and collage places able to be being taken up, however, expectations don\u2019t always go to plan, with alternative options having to now be considered.<\/p>\n
The best advice, regardless of whether it\u2019s been good news or bad news, is to remain calm and supportive \u2013 but if your child is now one of the thousands preparing to leave home for the first time and head off to Uni, there\u2019s some other vital advice to consider for the weeks and months ahead.<\/p>\n
The Daily Telegraph\u2019s Catherine Hufton has produced a must-read article on the subject, in which she outlines several key pointers to making this stage in life as positive as possible.<\/p>\n
They include: Teaching your children a few simple recipes; Making sure they can do their own laundry; Chatting through unexpected finances; Helping them to find the right accommodation; Giving them the right correct gifts and equipment for their digs; Giving them space and independence and last but not least; Enjoying your own freedom.<\/p>\n