This episode of the UA Parent Perspectives Podcast focuses on the transition parents must make when their student goes to college—from being a manager to a coach. Parents are encouraged to step back from controlling schedules, solving problems, and monitoring grades, and instead support their student’s independence by asking guiding questions, fostering problem-solving skills, and building trust.
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