About this episode

Molly Carroll discusses the emotional and practical changes families face when a child is preparing for college.

In this episode, we sit down with Molly Carroll to explore the shifting family dynamics that come with having a collegebound student. Molly shares valuable insights into the emotional and practical changes parents and their children experience during this transition. We focus on how parents can navigate this challenging shift with empathy, clear communication, and support. Through thoughtful discussion, Molly offers strategies for parents to maintain strong connections while encouraging independence, ultimately helping families adapt to this new phase with confidence and understanding.

People in this episode

Hosts: Anna Ren, Mark Hofer

Guest: Molly Carroll

Topics covered

• college admissions
• family dynamics
• parenting
• emotional support
• communication
• independence

Keywords

• collegebound
• family dynamics
• parenting strategies
• empathy
• communication
• independence
• support

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