Parents of graduating seniors have probably heard more than once, “I can’t wait until I don’t have to listen to your rules and I can do whatever I want.”Most seniors are giddy over the idea of heading off to college. They are eager to choose their own bedtime, where they keep their things and how late they stay out. As launching time approaches, many of these seniors who were super-confident at graduation start questioning themselves: What if I chose the wrong college?
Stepping away can be a great thing for your family.
Some moms think leaving their children with someone else, even for a short time, is not an option. However, taking a break can benefit both moms and kids. “I know moms who feel guilty if they are not with their children 24/7,” says Leslie Parrott, therapist and co-author of The Parent You Want to Be. “It is…
You walk through the door after dropping your baby off at college. The silence is deafening. Who knew that one more person could add so much noise to the house? Trying to hold back the tears, you wonder what they’re up to. Will they miss you? How long will it take them to call? Will…
Next Steps After Graduation
Parents of graduating seniors have probably heard more than once, “I can’t wait until I don’t have to listen to your rules and I can do whatever I want.”Most seniors are giddy over the idea of heading off to college. They are eager to choose their own bedtime, where they keep their things and how late they stay out. As launching time approaches, many of these seniors who were super-confident at graduation start questioning themselves: What if I chose the wrong college?
How Taking a Break Benefits Moms and Kids
Some moms think leaving their children with someone else, even for a short time, is not an option. However, taking a break can benefit both moms and kids. “I know moms who feel guilty if they are not with their children 24/7,” says Leslie Parrott, therapist and co-author of The Parent You Want to Be. “It is…
A Practical Guide for Empty-Nesters
You walk through the door after dropping your baby off at college. The silence is deafening. Who knew that one more person could add so much noise to the house? Trying to hold back the tears, you wonder what they’re up to. Will they miss you? How long will it take them to call? Will…