Sending your student off to college: tips and tricks from the U's Parent Program Director

What: A live-chat at the start of the school year

About: Wondering how you can support your child as he or she starts school? How often to check in? How to tell if he or she is adjusting? How to handle an "empty nest"?

Who: Marjorie Savage, director of the University of Minnesota's Parent Program

When: Noon Thursday, Sept. 1

Where: Startribune.com

Now: Leave your question for Savage in the comments, and I'll relay it to her during the chat.