In this episode, Karen McNenny discusses the challenges and dynamics of having college-age kids in the context of divorce and separation. She reflects on her own experience as a parent of divorce sending her child off to college and the grief of saying goodbye. Karen emphasizes the importance of maintaining a sense of home base for children, even as they become more independent. She advises parents to have conversations and create a plan for how to navigate the summer breaks and holidays when children come back home. Karen also highlights the long-term impact of decisions made during the college years and encourages parents to think ahead and have open communication.

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