Episode #136 - Leaving the Nest
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This event occurs in every family. It evokes strong emotions. From intense dread and sadness to excitement and anticipation. What is it? A kid leaves the nest, blows the coop, hits the road or hollers, “hasta la vista!” from their rearview mirror. Call it what you want, look forward to it or view it with dismay, when your child exits the family domicile, it is a major life event…for everyone in the family. How do we navigate the treacherous waters of a child leaving home in the most function and healthy way? Listen this week as the docs unpack this issue before your child packs their bags.
Links to information discussed in the show:
As parents, we go from total control to next to none over a 20 year period
Just as a child developmentally changes, a parent needs to developmentally change.
Hands on Supervisors to Managers to Consultants
Work on you marriage now
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