College Parent Survival Guide: From On Call to No Call: How to Build Relationships with those Young Adult as You Both Learn to Fly Solo, Marybeth Bock, Grown and Flown

 I intervewed MaryBeth Bock, who has a masters in public health, is a free lance writer for various books and magazines including: Grown and Flown, Raising Teens Today, Collegiate Parent and I Am Teen Strong, to name a few.  A mom to 2 young adults, she’s logged time as a military spouse, childbirth educator & college instructor. She lives in Phoenix, enjoys research and writing - well, as long as iced coffee is involved.

Topics:
My kids left for college, work, military and I feel a sense of loss. It's actually a time to celebrate.

I'm waiting for a call that never comes.

Feels like they don't care

Feeling all the Emotions

How to Let Go

The goodness that occurs when you let go

Finding new interests and hobbies

How to celebrate both you and them flying solo

Finding New Normal

Celebrating Lift Off for both of you

Building Strong Relationship ideas from afar

How Endings Create New Beginnings

Finding Your Identity & Purpose

Resources:
Grown & Flown
Raising Teens Today
Collegiate Parent
I Am Teen Strong
Melissa Shultz: From Mom to Me Again
Amy Carney: Parent on Purpose


Stephanie's Bio:

Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and host of Motherhood Mindset. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood.

Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story.

Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.

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Stephanie's Bio:

Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, best selling author of Living Your Best Life and host of the Motherhood Mindset, a podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood.

She specializes in helping moms create deep-rooted relationships with their kids, customing the family life you've always dreamed; through firepit moments, travel and exploration. From littles to teens, we've got you covered, mama.

Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story.

Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go. Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.

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