It’s the time of year when graduates walk across the stage. It may only be a few steps long, but it symbolizes a whole new journey!

If you have a graduate in your home, you’re facing all sorts of changes. Maybe it’s that first trip to drop a daughter off at college. Or maybe your son enlisted in the armed services. Maybe your kids are staying home and working full time. Whatever your situation, there are big changes coming.

So be ready! Look for new ways to engage in your kid’s new ventures. Consider yourself a coach or cheerleader along their way. And get to know your son or daughter at a whole new level.

Take this graduation season as a gift! There’s a great new journey ahead!

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