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Protecting Your College Student's Mental Health

This blog aims to shed light on "Code Red Alerts" — signs that your college student might be struggling emotionally — and offers guidance on how to navigate these crucial situations.

Guiding Values and Ethics: Preparing Your Teen for College

When your teenagers/young adults are about to leave home for college, many may wonder if they've done enough in this regard. Here, we'll explore some tips to help ensure that your child carries strong values and ethics with them as they embark on their college journey.

Navigating Your Teen's Emotional Well-being in College

As a parent, it's natural to want to ensure your teen's emotional well-being from afar. In this blog, we'll explore some signs to look for that can help you gauge your teen's emotional state while they're away at college.

Maintaining Trust and Communication After Your Teen Heads to College

As our daughters expanded their wings in 2016 and 2018 and embarked on their new journey, it was natural to wonder how we'd keep the lines of trust and communication open.

Fostering Interdependence and Domestic Maintenance Skills in Your Teens

While raising our three teenage daughters, one of the most valuable life skills I learned was that I can impart, in them, interdependence and the essential skills of domestic maintenance.

Embracing the Tidier Home: How Parents Adapt After Teens Move Out

The departure of your teens for college or other life adventures signifies a significant shift in your household dynamics. Among the many changes, one often stands out: a tidier home.

Nurturing Resilience: Enabling Your Teen to Overcome College Failures

Failure is a natural part of growth and learning. While it might be difficult to witness your teen stumble, it's these moments that build resilience, problem-solving skills, and a strong sense of self.

A Guide to Navigating Mixed Emotions When Your Teen Goes to College

This blog is a guide for parents, like myself, who are navigating these complex feelings and it offers actionable tips for both while families are on campus and after they've returned home.

Building Stronger Bonds: Assisting Your Child's Emotional Journey When a Sibling Goes off to College

As a parent, I understood that the transition of my oldest daughter leaving for college was not just felt by her heading off but also by her sister who'd be left behind. Emotional challenges can arise as routines change, relationships shift, and feelings of separation emerge.

Helping Parents Say Goodbye: A Comprehensive Guide for Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of College Departure

While the goodbye might bring tears, it's also an opportunity to strengthen my bond and support their growth. In this blog, we'll delve into practical tips, resources, and heartfelt advice to help you manage the emotional goodbye with grace and positivity.

Cultivating a Strong and Everlasting Relationship with your Teen: A Step-by-Step Guide

Parenting teenagers can be a rewarding journey, and fostering a strong and lasting relationship with your teen is crucial for their emotional well-being and personal growth. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to build that connection through quality time, open dialogue, and enjoyable activities.

Embracing the Transition: Easing Parental Anxiety as Teens Leave for College

As we navigate the transition, it's essential to address and resolve these emotions in a healthy and positive way. In this blog, we will explore practical steps parents can take to reduce anxiety and embrace this transformative phase of life.