When the kids leave for college, it is a trying time for the parents, and of course, not so much for the kids. 

 

My husband and I have one daughter who is a senior in college in Florida, and one leaving in just a few weeks. She graduated in the Spring and is headed off to Nashville to pursue her dreams.

 

In this episode, I want to talk about preparing our kids to leave home and share 10 Things I’m Glad I Taught My Kids Before They Left for College. And I don't just mean the days and the weeks before they leave, but the 18 years before they leave.

Listen in as we talk about:

• [3:15] Why what other people say or think doesn’t matter
• [4:45] The value in doing chores
• [6:15] Showing your kids vulnerability and that pain is okay
• [8:30] Why you don’t need to be friends with everyone
• [9:45] Staying true to yourself
• [10:35] The power of listening 
• [11:15] Allowing yourself to make mistakes
• [12:00] Teaching them how to help
• [12:55] Patience and manners
• [13:55] Creating traditions

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