The Freshman Year Playbook: What Every Parent Needs to Know Before Drop-Off Day

You've done the shopping. You've made the lists. But are you ready for the conversation that actually matters before college drop-off day?

If you're a parent of an incoming college freshman, this episode is your playbook. I'm joined by empowerment coach and educator Sunny Markowitz, who has spent over 30 years helping young adults thrive and helping empty nest parents survive the launch.

We cover what every parent of a college freshman needs to hear before move-in day: how to set realistic expectations, how to let go without losing the relationship, and how to know when your support is actually getting in the way.

We cover:

• What freshman year success really looks like (hint: it's not grades)
• What to say at college drop-off that sets your kid up for hard times
• Why a little struggle is the point and when to step in
• The tracking apps conversation every parent needs to have
• Real examples of parenting a college student that crossed the line from helpful to harmful

If you've been searching "how to let go of your college student" or "what to expect freshman year as a parent," you just found your episode.

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