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.

Empowering Your Teen's Future: A Parent's Guide to Informed Decision-Making for College

As parents, watching our teens graduate from high school and prepare for college is a bittersweet moment. Our once little ones are now stepping into the world of adulthood, making important decisions that will shape their future. While it's natural to feel a mix of pride and anxiety during this transition, our role as parents remains crucial. Our support and guidance can empower our teens to make informed decisions about their future, paving the way for a successful college experience and beyond.

Preparing Yourself for Your Teen's Transition

As parents, it can be both exciting and challenging to see our teens embark on their journey toward independence. While we focus on preparing our teens for this transition, it is equally vital to acknowledge the emotional and psychological adjustments we, as parents, need to make. This article aims to provide guidance on how parents can prepare themselves for their teens' transition to adulthood.

Letting Go