Sending your teenager to college is one of the biggest transitions a family will ever experience. How do you prepare your child for independence without becoming controlling? How do you let go without losing your identity as a parent? And how can you help your teen develop a faith that truly becomes their own?
In this episode of the Upside-Down Parenting Podcast, Matt Jones and Janel Greig sit down with Dr. Alisa Shanks, Director of the Larry J. Crabb Center for University Counseling at Colorado Christian University, to discuss how Christian parents can confidently launch their children into adulthood.
Drawing on decades of experience in college counseling and student mental health, Dr. Shanks shares practical wisdom for raising resilient, independent young adults who are prepared academically, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally for life after high school.
In this episode you’ll learn:
*How to prepare your teen for college and adulthood
*Why overprotecting can unintentionally hinder growth
*The four stages of parenting: Commander, Coach, Counselor, and Consultant
*Practical life skills every student should learn before leaving home
*How to help your child own their Christian faith in college
*Healthy ways to let go while staying emotionally connected
*How parents can find their identity in Christ during this new season
Whether your child is heading to college this year or is still years away, this conversation will help you parent with wisdom, confidence, and hope.
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