Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Late August is a time of year when many parents (including Alison!) are sending their kids off to college, which can be a stressful and emotionally difficult time. Lisa Heffernan, cofounder of the parenting website, Grown and Flown (grownandflown.com/) , gives advice on the best ways a parent can maintain a healthy relationship with their kid in this new phase of life, and listeners share their questions and success stories.



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