The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest

30. The After Math of Dropping Them Off at College - Now What?


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That thing that was once waaaayyy in the future has come and gone now for Becky: dropping her oldest off at college. It’s hard. It’s weird. It’s abrupt. It’s hopeful. It’s rewarding. And everything in between.

Today we are chatting about redefining your role as a mother and your relationship with kids as they get older and enter new life seasons. There definitely are wise and not so wise ways to do this!


Things you’ll hear today:

  1. What changes when you become your child’s guide 

  2. How to support your kids, even if you don’t agree with their decisions

  3. The risks that come with imposing parenting when the stage of life calls for being a guide

  4. Why trusting your skills as a mother helps you trust your kids later on in life

  5. The best way to “let your kids go” and encouragement for this time

  6. Navigating how often to reach out to your kids once they move out

  7. Signs your kids are not feeling judged for their life choices

  8. How to NOT put your emotional care on your children (example texts provided!)

  9. Considerations for the feelings of the kid(s) still in the nest

  10. A helpful mindset to have to live in the moment


Get in Touch With us!⁠⁠


Connect with Anne:

⁠Swayology Business podcast⁠

Instagram


Connect with Becky:

Website⁠

⁠Her books⁠

The Inspired Business podcast


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The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty NestBy Anne Watson and Becky Kopitzke

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