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Episode 550: My First Year as a College Mom Is Complete
· 34 min · S6 E550
Episode Episode 550: My First Year as a College Mom Is Complete
Joining from different locations, Seth from a business trip and Rebecca from home, the couple reflects on the emotional roller coaster of finishing their first year as college parents.
In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth open up about what it was really like sending their oldest child off to college for the very first time. From emotional goodbyes and FaceTime check-ins to learning when to step back and let Max handle things on his own, this conversation is honest, relatable, funny, and heartfelt.
They discuss the challenges of letting go, staying connected from afar, navigating expectations, and how both parents and students grow during the college transition. Rebecca also shares the tools, support systems, and mindset shifts that helped her survive the first year as a college mom.
Key Takeaways
→ Your child’s college experience may look very different than yours.
→ You can stay emotionally connected even when you’re far apart.
→ FaceTime, texting, and family check-ins matter more than ever.
→ Sometimes the best parenting move is doing nothing and letting them figure it out.
→ Support from other college parents can make a huge difference.
→ The first year of college is an adjustment for the entire family.
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