What Every Mom Needs to Know Before Move-In Day — FERPA, Roommate Conflicts, and Raising an Independent College Student with Ashley Lillie - Ep#160

You've spent 18 years preparing them — and now it's time to let go. But before you drive away from that campus parking lot, there are things you need to know. Residence Life expert Ashley Lillie of West Chester University joins Jodi for a conversation every empty-nest mom needs to hear: from the federal privacy law that means you can't call the school and ask how your kid is doing, to the real reasons roommates fight, to the one dare your student should practice before they ever step foot on campus. This is the episode you'll want to share with your college-bound kid.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:What FERPA is and why it means the university legally cannot share your student's information with you without their written permissionHow to ask for FERPA access — and why you might need to do it every single semesterWhy the first six weeks of college are the most pivotal — and what parents can do before move-in to help their student succeedThe three most common roommate conflicts (spoiler: it's almost always communication, cleanliness, and guests) and how to coach your student through themWhy you should tell your student's high school friends NOT to visit for the first two to three weekendsThe social media highlight reel reality check every college student needs to hearAshley's dare: the one practice your student can start this summer to feel more confident on campusABOUT ASHLEY LILLIE:Ashley Lillie is a Residence Life professional at West Chester University with over a decade of experience helping students navigate one of life's biggest transitions — living on their own for the first time. With a graduate degree in counseling and student affairs leadership, Ashley focuses on community building, wellness promotion, and helping students and their families feel more connected, confident, and at home on campus.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED:Jodi's free Shift for Moms resource (Fixer to Coach) HERE West Chester University Residence Life & Housing: westchester.eduFERPA information: studentprivacy.ed.govCONNECT WITH JODI:WebsiteInstagramFacebookSend me a quick note/message- what stood out in this episode! 🎙️ You've been listening to me—now I want to meet YOU.  Join me on Substack, where Dare On goes beyond the podcast. We're having real conversations about midlife, what's next, the things we're struggling with, and the lives we still want to create. You'll find live gatherings, connection, encouragement. Subscribe for FREE and come introduce yourself HEREI can't wait to meet Subscribe to my Substack HEREStep into the Dare On Circle HERE