Fearless Parenting: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Sending Children to College

22/07/2025 29 min
Fearless Parenting: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Sending Children to College

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Send us a textDr. Tiffany Dent shares her experience as a parent navigating the college application process with her daughter Mia, addressing both the practical challenges and emotional journey while offering guidance on preparing students mentally for their transition to college life.• Creating organizational systems like trackers to manage college applications and scholarships• Balancing parental priorities during the intensive college preparation season• Preparing students for independence through "enviable exposure" before leaving home• Having candid conversations about dating, relationships, and consent in college environments• Understanding the permanent consequences of digital content and technology use• Teaching students to identify and access mental health resources on campus• Recognizing the emotional journey parents experience as children transition to greater independence• Supporting HBCU attendance and celebration of these institutionsSupport A Better Chance for Youth by applying for the Takesha A Davis Scholarship, which is now live, or attending the upcoming South Texas HBCU Sneaker Ball.Support the show

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