Tips for New College Parents This month, the next generation of scholars will set out to attend colleges and universities across the country. Of course, each of these bright young minds will leave behind parents, grandparents, or guardians who suddenly find their nests empty. Whether your scholar is attending college near to home or across the globe, coming to terms with your child becoming an adult can be hard. Here are some tips to make the transition easier for you and your child. TRY NEW HOBBIES. While you probably shouldn’t go as far as replacing your child’s bedroom with an aviary or art studio, using the time you used to spend with your student to instead explore a new passion is a great way to put a positive spin on your new circumstances. Not only will you have a chance to pick up or get back into a hobby, but you’ll also have plenty of fun, exciting stories to share with your child the next time they call or come to visit! PLAN YOUR NEXT GET-TOGETHER. No number of hobbies will keep you from missing your child. One thing that can help in these blue moments is to look toward the future. When’s the next time your child will come home? What sorts of things do you want to do while they are back in town? Be sure to reach out to them and get their input. Chances are that this will help the homesickness they are undoubtedly experiencing as well. On Letting Go
KNOW THAT PART OF YOU IS GOING WITH YOUR CHILD. Most importantly, take solace in the fact that no parent ever truly leaves their child. While they may have taken off to college with a few cardboard boxes and an old backpack, every student carries with them the moments and lessons you’ve given them from the day they were born. That kind of love transcends time and space. GIVE YOUR CHILD FREE LEGAL ADVICE College is a time of independence, learning, and growing. Sometimes, in that experimentation, students can end up on the wrong side of the law. Here at the Berlin Law Firm, we take the lives of college students very seriously. We’ve given risk-management lessons to student organizations over the years to do our part to ensure that major missteps don’t occur in the first place. With the next generation heading off to college, we want to give our readers’ loved ones access to this vital knowledge to help them keep their records clean and futures bright. So we’re donating a free 30-minute consultation on the risks college students and parents need to be aware of to the first TWO parents or students who call our law office. Simply call (918) 384-0850 and mention this article.
Beans & Greens Rigatoni Ingredients
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Inspired by Bon Appétit Magazine
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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12 ounces rigatoni pasta
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1 bunch Tuscan kale, rinsed
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney) beans 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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Salt, for pasta water and to taste
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2 ounces fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
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Directions
Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. 4. Add cooked pasta, kale, and 1 cup pasta water to skillet. Toss vigorously as kale cooks, about 4 minutes. 5. Transfer to bowls, top with a squeeze of lemon, sprinkle with cheese or salt, and serve.
1. In a large stock pot, boil 6 quarts of liberally salted water. On another burner, heat a large skillet to medium-low. 2. Add pasta to boiling water and cook for 3 minutes less than the package recommends. 3. While pasta is cooking, add beans, red pepper, and 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
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