It's natural for parents to be apprehensive when their child begins college. The concerns parents have regarding their child's new independence are real and should not be disregarded. The "Official Parent Playbook: Getting your Child Through College" addresses many of these concerns such as academic issues, money matters, new friends, extra- curricular activities, day to day problems, keeping a good parent/child relationship, and homesickness. In other words, what can parents do to get their child through college without "intruding and getting into their business"? The authors believe that the more informed that parents are about the college experience, the better off the child will be. We are confident that this book will help parents and their children make a smooth and successful adjustment to college. Many parents say that this book helped them have a great relationship with their child. They also said they liked the artistic, clever way the information was presented.