On this episode of "She's Got Issues" hosted by Jill Smokler, Jill is joined by guest Allison Slater Tate, the Director of College Counseling at Lake Mary Preparatory School and a consultant at Dunbar Educational Consultants. Together, they delve into the realities of sending kids away to college and provide advice for parents and families navigating this significant transition.

Join as Jill and Allison discuss how to navigate shifting dynamics within the family when a child goes off to college. Gain tips on maintaining a healthy balance between giving the college-bound child independence and providing support from home as Jill and Allison discuss strategies for creating a supportive environment that allows the college student to flourish while ensuring that the siblings at home also feel connected and valued.

Parents seeking guidance on how to navigate the college transition will find this episode of "She's Got Issues" insightful and informative. From practical tips on preparing for the change in dynamics to emotional support for both parents and siblings, Allison Slater Tate and Jill Smokler offer a wealth of knowledge and insights in this engaging conversation.

As both the Director of College Counseling at Lake Mary Preparatory School in Seminole County, Florida, and as a college consultant with Dunbar Educational Consultants, Allison Slater Tate advises high school students and their families to help them find college homes where they may thrive and grow. 

Allison began college counseling professionally after establishing a career as a freelance writer and editor covering parenting, education, and college admissions for national outlets including NBC News, the TODAY Show, the Washington Post, Brain, Child Magazine, Grown & Flown and Scary Mommy. She also runs a Facebook group for over 4,000 Florida families on the college admissions process and runs application and essay workshops for local students as a community service.

When she is not helping Other People's Teenagers, Allison has four children ranging in age from 10 to 20 and three unruly dogs.

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