Praying College Moms (PCM) books are available as resources:

And So We Pray Books and Blog

Catholic Mom.com (http://catholicmom.com/) celebrates Catholic Motherhood in many ways for Catholic Moms with children of all ages, including a Daily Gospel Reflection, relevant and timely articles and actvities.

The Cardinal Newman Society (https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/) was founded in 1993 with a mission to promote and defend faithful Catholic education.  The Society seeks to fulfill its mission in numerous ways, including supporting education that is faithful to the teaching and tradition of the Catholic Church; producing and disseminating research and publications on developments and best practices in Catholic education; and keeping Catholic leaders and families informed.

The Society has a magazine (My Future My Faith) that features more than a dozen articles designed to help parents and students navigate the transition from high school to college.

The Society's "News and Notes" from August 2017 highlighted the following articles to share with pastors, youth group leaders, and your friends and family who have students heading off to college:

10 Rules 4 Campus Dating

Tips for Keeping Your Faith Alive in College

A Checklist for Growing Your Faith

The Happy and Scuccessful Student: Sober and Chaste

PCM's New Ministry Training Video: Check out PCM's New Ministry Training Video here: Ministry Training Video

Thanks to Melissa Overmyer of Something Greater (melissaovermyer.com) and Maribeth Harper (Author of And So We Pray . . .) for creating our new Ministry Training Video!

Praying College Moms diligently works to compile resources that provide support to each other and our children as we grow in our Catholic faith.  If you have a website, book, blog or other resources that you regularly use and would recommend to this group, please send it to info@prayingcollegemoms.org for consideration. 

Article:

Washington Post (August 22, 2016)  "Bittersweet Farewells" clearly speaks to the mission of PCM.  ". . . Moms, often their identities as mothers are very much tied up in daily mothering activities . . . and recent research shows dads can often have attachment crises similar to moms."   Bittersweet Farewells (Washington Post - Aug 22, 2016)

Websites: 

Fellowship of Catholic University Students: www.focus.org

A national outreach that meets college students where they are and invites them into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith.

Catholic Parents Online www.catholicparents.org

Their mission is to "build a network of faithful, dynamic, and informed parents, students, and alumni, committed to working with Catholic schools and other programs of education to ensure authentic teaching and protection of the Catholic Faith."

Catholic Moms www.catholicmom.com

This is a website for sharing and learning about parenting and faith issues through blogs, podcasts, news, chats and other highlights.

Catholic Parenting www.catholicparenting.com

This online meeting place for Catholic parents helps us exchange ideas and discuss our experiences with the challenging vocation of being a Catholic parent.

Mass Times www.masstimes.org

This site is perfect for helping find a local Mass time for you or your children when away at school or travelling back and forth from school.  Show them it is important to attend Mass by always knowing where and when your family can attend.

Theology of the Body www.theologyofthebody.com

Christopher Wests' apostolate promoting Pope John Paul II's amazingly profound letter on how our bodies and our sexuality are a true expression of the love of God when redeemed by the Son.  Books, articles, tapes, and passion. 

Real Love www.reallove.net

These products consist of dynamic, practical views of real life issues for young adults and parents.  There is a series on chastity in which mary Beth Bonacci provides homework on preparing our children to openly discuss this issue as they prepare to leave home and before they marry.

Catholic Culture www.catholicculture.org

This compilation site brings together over 500 Catholic websites annually to guide you to the most important things to read about our faith from doctrine and history to what is happening in the Church today.

Catholic Answers www.catholic.org

This site is a must as we prepare our children for how to defend and share their faith in the liberal and often secular academic world.

Blogs:

In the heart of my home by Elizabeth Foss

Specifically the following journal entries: There will always be bad runs, I almost gave up and Happy Birthday, Michael

Fallible Blogma by Matthew Warner

Specifically his post on 15 tips for going away to college. He is also a contributor to National Catholic Register.

Articles:

Campus and Dorm Fire Safety by the National Fire Protection Association.  Be sure to talk to your students about what to do if they have a fire in their room, dorm or apartment.  An ounce of prevention can save a life. 

Praying for Our Adult Sons and Daughters by John and Therese Boucher.  Offer up your children to God and let Him do the heavy lifting. 

When Your Children Reject the Faith by Dr. Gregory Popcak offers an understanding of teens and their journey to accepting their faith formation and how parents can be active in the process.  

Sex, Drugs and...Catholic Colleges by Eddie Siebert delves into the real story of sex and drugs on our children's campuses and why parents cannot live in denial.