As the school year wraps up, Cindy Manko guides moms through the emotional highs and lows of senior year's final months in this poignant episode . Cindy offers practical advice and emotional support to help moms cherish these fleeting moments, reflecting on the transitions and the sweet sorrow of seeing their teens step into the next chapter of their lives.

Cindy also announces exciting developments for the podcast, broadening her support to include all moms of teens. She introduces plans for upcoming face-to-face gatherings and virtual meetings to foster a community of moms who can share laughter, encouragement, and experiences.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The emotional weight of the senior year countdown

• How to manage the last of the "lasts"—final games, performances, and school events

• Maximizing the remaining time with your teen

• Creative strategies to maintain connections with busy teens

• The importance of empowering them toward independence

• Approaching future changes with excitement rather than fear

• How teens carry echoes of their childhood as they return home

Special Announcement: Cindy is hosting in-person gatherings for both current and upcoming senior moms! If you're in Michigan, check the link below to sign up for gatherings near you. Not local? Join the virtual Zoom sessions (complete with a fun swag bag!) to connect with other senior moms.

Resources & Links: 📍Sign up to stay informed about gatherings. This survey will help you get plugged into the gathering that is just right for you! https://link.captivationhub.com/widget/survey/m1gBA3XDcqEwz8fbL9eQ

📍 Grab your Journal Project book: [ https://a.co/d/2YguEiH ]

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Stay Connected: 📸 Follow Cindy on Instagram: @MankoCindy 🎙️ Listen to past episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-love-launch-podcast/id1711834519

Let's embrace this final stretch together—you've done a great job, Mom!