They’re Home… But Everything Feels Different- A blog for parents of college students

Many parents expect relief when their college student comes home. Instead, they feel tension, confusion, and emotional distance.

This doesn’t mean your relationship is broken. It means it’s evolving.

Why This Transition Is Hard for Parents

• Your child changed

• Your routines changed

• Your expectations didn’t update yet

• You miss who they were

• You’re learning who they are now

Grief and pride often sit side by side.

What Helps Families Adjust

• Curiosity instead of control

• Flexibility in expectations

• Open but low-pressure communication

• Letting go of micromanaging

  
  

👉 I help families navigate these emotional transitions with clarity and compassion.

www.journeylifebalance.com

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