In this episode, I sit down with my soon-to-be son-in-law Adam to talk about what it really felt like to leave home and head to college. He looked ready on the outside but inside, he was figuring out how to stay grounded while everything around him was changing.

If you’ve been looking for parenting advice that’s honest and rooted in real experience with talking to teens, this episode is for you. We talk about real examples, awkward moments, and the quiet things boys often don’t express.

Here’s what we unpacked:

• How to offer steady emotional support during your son’s college journey
• Practical parenting tips for guiding teens through big decisions
• The importance of family communication when your child pulls away
• How to approach talking to teens who don’t share much
• Why healthy setting boundaries helps both parents and kids feel safe
• Real ways to support the transition to adulthood without micromanaging
• How to stay connected while navigating change as you parent adult children
• What sons often feel but rarely say when leaving home
• How to navigate early life transitions with empathy and confidence
• Simple tips for long-distance parenting that actually work
• What every parent needs to hear about understanding teenagers

Whether you’re weeks away from college drop-off or already a year into the launch, this episode is filled with honest reflections and real tools to help you show up with love, presence, and calm confidence.

Here’s to trusting their journey while staying rooted in love,

Allison

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