How Can I Support My FlexGE Student?

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Encouragement That Empowers

Students are more likely to thrive when parents offer steady encouragement while giving them space to grow. Keep reading for practical ways to help your student build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging at BYU.

What Great Parental Support Looks Like
Guide Logistics While Letting Them Lead
Review deadlines together

Look at the term calendar together once a month, then let your student be the one to register, submit, and follow up.

Talk through housing and meals

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Help them build a budget

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Encourage advisor appointments

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Encourage Consistent Academic Habits
Point them to campus resources

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Ask about study strategies

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Break down big tasks

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Support Well-Being Routines
Transitions take time

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Protect sleep and downtime

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Check in on stress

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Encourage community

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Offer Steady Encouragement
Ask how they want support

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Small progress is progress

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Setbacks are part of learning

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Activate their support team

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Listen without fixing

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Stay Connected in Supportive Ways
Send Simple Check-ins
  • “Hey! Just wanted to check in—how’s your week going? Anything exciting or stressful?” 
  • “No need to call back right away—I just wanted to say I’m proud of you and hope you’re having a good day.” 
Ask Open-Ended Questions
  • “On a scale from ‘I got this’ to ‘I just took a nap instead of doing homework,’ how’s the week going?” 
  • “How are your classes feeling so far? Anything you’re enjoying or finding challenging?” 
Celebrate Small Wins
  • “Hi! Reporting for duty as your personal hype squad. What are we celebrating this week?” 
  • “How can I help you celebrate?”
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Adapt Involvement to Student's Needs
  • Ask how they want you to support them.
  • Some students benefit from more structure than others.
  • Adapt your support to meet your student's needs while still helping them build confidence, independence, and self-direction.
  • Step back as they gain confidence.
More Resources for Parents
FlexGE Newsletter & Social Media

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