To raise a child who is comfortable enough to leave you means you have done your job.
They are not ours to keep, but to teach them to soar on their own.
When my son Jack's freshman year ended, he arrived back on our doorstep with a pile of laundry and a lot of wisdom.
How was my first year without him?
Surprisingly, my feelings of pride and peace far overshadowed my feelings of loss. Why? Because I knew he was ready.
I spent 18 years getting him ready for the day he would have to leave the nest. He was ready, I knew it.
So, what does Jack say served him best his first year at college?
I have a list of the top skills he used at college. Take a look and make a plan to tackle each skill with your kids while they are still young so you too can have pride and peace on the ride to college.
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