01/03/2026
Has winter break shown you more than you expected about how your college student is really doing?
For many parents, the past week has revealed things like:
A student who’s completely exhausted
Avoidance when school comes up
Mood changes or irritability
A disrupted sleep schedule
No desire to talk about next semester
None of this means your student is “unmotivated.”
It means they’re overwhelmed — and they were never taught the emotional, executive functioning, and performance skills college actually requires.
If this sounds familiar, I’m hosting a free Parent Workshop on January 8 to help you support your college student without fixing everything for them.
During this 90-minute session, you’ll learn:
✨ Why so many students struggled this fall
✨ The 5 skill gaps college never teaches (but every student needs)
✨ How to talk with your student without triggering shutdown
✨ How to help them reset and feel more confident heading into spring semester
Seats are limited, and this is the most important window for spring planning.
👉 Reserve Your Spot for the January 8 Parent Workshop
https://www.drjoelingersoll.com/Parent-workshop
Your student can bounce back — and you don’t have to navigate this alone.
— Dr. Joel
Free Parent Workshop: Rebuild Confidence, Reconnect With Your Student, and Reset the Semester. Learn why students fall behind and the parent strategies that move them forward. You’ll learn how to assess academic readiness, avoidance behaviors, and support your student next semester.
