Launching your teen to college brings a rush of emotions no brochure prepares you for. In Part 1, Shelly and parent coach Diana Davidson unpack the grief, pride, and identity shifts of this transition — and why your connection with your child doesn’t end at drop-off.
This week on Midlife Made Simple, we’re diving deep into the emotional side of launching your kids into college life — the part no campus tour or glossy brochure prepares you for.
Shelly shares her own recent experience dropping off both boys this August, and parent coach Diana Davidson joins the conversation to unpack the pride, grief, identity shifts, and unexpected waves of emotion that come with this season.
Diana gives language to what so many moms feel: that emotions are love in motion, that you can hold both joy and sadness at the same time, and that your connection with your child doesn’t end at drop-off — even if your role shifts.
Whether you’re weeks away from move-in day or still adjusting to the quiet, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone, and that God meets you in every part of this transition.
Key Takeaways
Don’t miss next week’s episode, where we shift from the heart work into the practical work — how to parent from a distance, set healthy boundaries, communicate well, and stay connected without hovering.
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