Ep.453: How to Launch a Graduate From High School to College with Krista Gilbert, and Alex Kuykendall

Do you have a high school graduate this year? Or does someone you know? In this episode Alex is interviewing Krista, asking questions such as:

-How do you celebrate a high school senior well?
-How do you help them practically prepare for college?
-How do you say goodbye when it’s time for them to leave (nooooooo… I’m not ready!)?
-And what do you do about this grief over the loss?

In this conversation, you will find practical advice and helpful questions to ask. Krista emphasizes the importance of communication, setting expectations, and planning ahead. She also discusses ways to make graduation and the moment of departure feel special and recognized.

No matter where you find yourself – fully party planned or not even started, happy or sad, prepared or completely unprepared, this episode is for you!

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

HOW WE SAY GOODBYE BEFORE OUR CHILDREN GO TO COLLEGE

Takeaways

• Communicate with your child about their expectations and what success looks like to them
• Plan and budget for the expenses of launching a child to college
• Make graduation and the moment of departure feel special and recognized
• Acknowledge and cope with the emotions and grief that may arise during this transition
• Find joy in the journey and embrace the new chapter

Before College weekend questions

• What will make this fun for you?
• What will make this feel special for you?
• What does support look like to you during this time?

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

1. What conversation do you need to have with your child now about graduation coming up?
2. What is important to you as you mark this transition?
3. What can you do now to practically prepare for fall?
4. How can you have that significant conversation with your child before he/she leaves?