Life After Launch: Tools for coping with the empty nest, navigating midlife transitions, and parenting adult children.

When the Launch Looks Different: College Isn’t the Only Way


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Ever looked around and felt like your child's launch doesn't fit the "typical" path? What if their dream doesn't involve a dorm or a degree? Today, we're redefining what a successful launch truly looks like.


Many of you have asked me: What happens when your child's launch doesn't follow the straight-to-college path? We often hear about the "one-dimensional path": high school, college, job, independence. But the truth is, launch is rarely a straight line, and it definitely doesn't always include a degree. As parents, it's vital that we stop measuring our worth, or our children's, by whether they took this "expected" path. Today, I’ll share how to support your child without judgment, how to set expectations if they return home, and, most importantly, how to celebrate their unique successes, big or small. This episode is all about letting go of your plan and allowing them to create their own dream. 


In this episode, we cover:

👉 Challenging the "traditional" launch narrative

👉 Celebrating success beyond a college degree

👉 Supporting your child without judgment

👉 Setting clear expectations for boomerang kids

👉 Watching for progress, not perfection

👉 Celebrating your child's "little wins"

 

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